NewsDecember 11, 2013
Nixon to discuss Mo. higher education budget
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Gov. Jay Nixon plans to discuss college affordability and funding for higher education. The governor told higher education officials in October he would propose a significant funding boost for colleges and universities but did not specify the amount he would recommend for next year's budget...
Associated Press
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Gov. Jay Nixon plans to discuss college affordability and funding for higher education.
The governor told higher education officials in October he would propose a significant funding boost for colleges and universities but did not specify the amount he would recommend for next year's budget.
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Nixon was traveling Wednesday to Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau and to Missouri State University in Springfield.
In November, Nixon proposed an additional $5,000 annually through the merit-based Bright Flight scholarship for students who agree to work-full time in Missouri immediately after graduation.
Copyright 2013 The Associated Press.
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