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06 March 2010
The Senate moved this week to protect key priorities by investing an additional $51.2 million in public safety, education and public health.
Legislation approved this week includes an additional $30 million for three state universities and an additional $6 million for community colleges for the current fiscal year.
At the same time, we are continuing to develop next year’s education spending plan, which will be even tighter due to the lingering national recession. Though cuts must be made in all areas of state government, we will continue to invest as much as possible in increasing student achievement and other key priorities.
I’m disappointed with the cuts in education spending because I believe educational opportunity is essential for a successful future for Iowa’s children and for our state as a whole.
When the national economy begins to improve, I’ll push hard to restore education funding. Great local schools and colleges are necessary for Iowa to build a strong, diversified economy that creates more good-paying jobs.