Pending budget cuts cause ‘concern’ - Marcus Clem, Collegio Reporter

Massive state income tax cuts signed into law by Gov. Sam Brownback earlier this year have created a need to slash spending in Topeka. As a public university and a member of the Kansas Board of Regents higher education system, Pittsburg State is in part funded through the budgetary process. While Brownback has promised to protect education, it is prudent for Pittsburg State to plan for a tight state budget that could affect the university, says university President Steve Scott. “Some people believe that it is going to be devastating,” Scott said. “There are others who believe that it is going to cause the state economy to grow and the revenues will come along and the state will be in good shape.” In any case, Scott says he is concerned. “We are concerned with the downside of that rather than those who say it is all going to work out. It makes sense for us to be more prudent and careful in our planning.” http://psucollegio.com/2012/10/pending-budget-cuts-cause-concern/