by Chris Reese | May 11, 2011 | News, Uncategorized
APSCUF has been monitoring the Pennsylvania state budget debate closely since Gov. Tom Corbett introduced his spending plan in early March. We were deeply concerned when Corbett’s budget proposed a potentially devastating 54-percent cut for the State System of Higher...
by Chris Reese | May 5, 2011 | News, Uncategorized
Here’s the latest word from the Capitol – after weeks of hearings and behind-the-scenes talks, the state House is finally set to bring up a budget bill for initial consideration next week. Good news: Revenue numbers through the end of April show the state has a budget...
by Chris Reese | Apr 30, 2011 | News, Uncategorized
Since he became Chancellor almost three years ago, Dr. Cavanaugh has crossed the state (if not the nation), talking about “how our institutions need to change in the 21st century.” The Board of Governor’s latest articulation of the change is their...
by Chris Reese | Apr 26, 2011 | News, Uncategorized
Today activists from across the state traveled to Harrisburg to rally for education funding. The event, organized by the state NAACP and Keystone Progress, brought together public education advocates working to restore funding for K-12 and higher education in...
by Chris Reese | Apr 12, 2011 | News, Uncategorized
With state budget talks ready to begin, Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Jake Corman, R-Centre, has his priorities set. His top goal, which he says is shared by many lawmakers in both parties, is restoring “all” of the $500 million-plus cut by Gov. Tom...