Budget cuts should not target education
Source: statenews.com Posted By: post_123 5779 days ago
There are plenty of places to make cuts in the state budget, and many of Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s suggestions make sense. But the cuts to education — the largest proposed by Granholm — will continue to impede the state’s chances at an economic recovery.
Granholm plans to cut $164 million in K-12 spending — including a reduction of $59 per pupil — and $100 million in higher education funding — including a 3 percent decrease to university operations.
Economic development experts have long championed....