Monday, March 30, 2009

Budget outlook grim: More cuts ahead - SHAWN GUDE, Daily Iowan

Economic downturn or not, UI fifth-year senior Andy Biasin balked at the proposed cuts to the state education budget, which could potentially include money for financial aid. “That’s ignorant,” he said. “The whole reason we’re here is to get an education.” Regardless, state universities are now facing even steeper budget cuts in response to last week’s paltry revenue estimates. The state’s education budget must be cut an additional 4.3 percent — on top of the initial 6.5 percent proposed by Gov. Chet Culver — Sen. Brian Schoenjahn, D-Arlington, said on Monday.