Pittsburgh State University president talks about budget, legislative session - Pittstate

President Steve Scott addresses PSU faculty and staff at a forum on 2013 budget and legislative issues. Gov. Sam Brownback’s budget doesn’t call for cuts for higher education and that’s good news, according to PSU President Steve Scott. Scott spoke to faculty and staff at a forum on the budget and legislative issues Friday. The budget forums have become a tradition for Scott, who began them as a way to keep the campus informed and engaged during the legislative season. “Getting your feedback is extremely important and that’s why we’re doing this,” Scott told those gathered. He promised additional meetings for updates as the session progresses. Shawn Naccarato, director of government and community relations, opened the meeting with an overview of budgetary and legislative issues facing the Kansas Legislature. The biggest issue, Naccarato said, was finding a way to close an estimated $267 million shortfall while simultaneously reducing income taxes. http://www.pittstate.edu/news/psu-president-talks-about-budget-legislative-session