The Spectator

Budget relief in sight?

Abstract:
Gov. Jim Doyle called for an increase in funding for Wisconsin's higher education system last week as he made his plea to the Wisconsin Legislature to accept his 2007-09 biennial budget proposal.
"It is a plan that not only invests in the needs of all Wisconsinites, but reflects the greatest hopes and aspirations of our people," Doyle said in his budget address....

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lynn

posted 2/20/07 @ 8:29 PM CST

Do the math. he's going to triple financial aid but allow tuition increases of up to 4%, which you know the system will take full advantage of. It's going to cost the average family of four another $1,200 per year in taxes but he'll offer a $400 savings "for students" on their tax bill. I'd rather just save the $1,200 and give each of my children and extra $400 each. $800 total saving me $400. Most of the students don't even pay $400 in taxes. Do the math.

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