This afternoon, the House Education Appropriations Committee heard testimony from the The Council of Presidents and representatives from each of the four-year public baccalaureate institutions.

Evergreen focused testimony on the impact of previous reductions to date and the potential impact of additional cuts on students, faculty, and the institution proposed in the Governor’s 2010 supplemental budget. Evergreen emphasized the impact of the proposed reductions and eliminations of state financial aid programs on Greeners.

At the same time the House Capital Budget Committee held an executive session on House Bill 2561, a bill that Evergreen supports. House Bill 2561 now moves to the House Floor for consideration and a vote.