Leaders of 3 Iowa universities seek 2.6% budget increase - AP

Leaders of Iowa's three public universities asked the Legislature on Tuesday for a 2.6 percent increase in state funding, saying the move would help fund two research labs, hire faculty and allow the schools to freeze tuition for in-state undergraduates. The Iowa Board of Regents and the university presidents requested the $12 million increase during an education appropriations subcommittee meeting. If lawmakers agree, the universities will freeze tuition for in-state undergraduate students beginning in August. The plan would keep base tuition at $6,678 at the University of Iowa and $6,648 at Iowa State University and the University of Northern Iowa. http://www.omaha.com/article/20130213/NEWS/702139863/1707