Experts, lawmakers reflect on Dayton's legacy and the future of higher education policy - Helen Sabrowsky, Minnesota Daily

Representative Gene Pelowski, DFL-Winona, who chaired the House higher education committee in 2013, said Governor Dayton’s support of the University led to increased funding for the school. Dayton also stressed accountability as governor, he said. “When Dayton had a Democratic Legislature, there were record increases in higher education, we froze tuition and paid for it, we made a record investment in the state grant program and we held accountable higher education for excessive administrative costs,” Pelowski said. “There is a pattern that will have to be matched for anyone who follows Dayton.” Last session, Dayton recommended full funding for the University’s bonding bill request. But Republican lawmakers pushed back on the proposed bill, resulting in partial funding for the school. http://www.mndaily.com/article/2018/06/n-experts-lawmakers-reflect-on-daytons-legacy-and-the-future-of-higher-education-policy