University braces for $2.7 million shortfall - Ashley Traylor, Murray State News

Higher education will experience a 6.25 percent reduction, along with many other state agencies. On Jan. 17, President Bob Davies sent an email to faculty and staff regarding Bevin’s budget address. In the email, Davies said the 6.25 percent reduction correlates to a $2.7 million shortfall, which does not include an additional $4.8 million to cover pension costs. These numbers are not concrete, as Davies said the university is checking the costs with the Office of the State Budget Director. Bevin’s proposed budget bill was posted on the Legislative Research Commission website, where the 70 programs that will no longer be funded are listed. Murray State’s one mandated program, Breathitt Veterinary Center in Hopkinsville, is not on the list for elimination. http://thenews.org/2018/01/22/university-braces-for-2-7-million-shortfall/