University professors warn of drawbacks to constitutional amendments - Quint Forgey. LSU Reveille

University professors are expressing their concerns for two state constitutional amendments passed in the Nov. 4 midterm elections, fearing they could affect higher education funding. Of the six constitutional amendments passed on Election Day, Amendment One and Amendment Two take steps to further protect health care funding, leaving less room for flexibility in the state budget. University public administration professor Roy Heidelberg said higher education is one of the last major budget areas left unprotected in the state. “Structurally, it definitely does cut off higher education,” Heidelberg said. http://www.lsureveille.com/daily/university-professors-warn-of-drawbacks-to-constitutional-amendments/article_894cb736-6852-11e4-af40-ff11596030a2.html