Sentences with phrase «for public colleges»

Funding for public colleges and universities was still decreasing, [24] and there was still deep concern over low graduation rates.

And the union is also running an ad campaign urging the creation of an endowment for public colleges and universities in the state.

The total price tag for public colleges alone exceeds $ 1 billion annually.

Cuomo won his push for free tuition for public college students from households with annual incomes of up to $ 125,000 — even as CUNY and SUNY were granted permission to raise their tuitions by $ 200 a year.

Cuomo won his push for a free tuition for public college students from households with incomes of up to $ 125,000 — even as CUNY and SUNY were granted permission to raise their tuitions by $ 200.

But those close to him have previously said they don't fear a primary given what they consider the governor's strong progressive record, including successfully pushing for the legalization of same sex marriage, passage of the SAFE Act gun control law, enactment of a $ 15 hourly minimum wage and a statewide paid family leave program, and a free tuition program for some public college students.

It is undeniable that «free college» is more appealing as a message than «increase support for public colleges by 3 percent.»

A report published in Inside Higher Ed shows state appropriations for public colleges have gone up in 39 out of 50 states.

As federal and state funding for public colleges went down, tuitions rose to cover those costs.

A lot of New York residents want to take advantage of the Excelsior scholarship for public colleges and universities in the state.

While Gov. Andrew Cuomo was taking a victory lap on Wednesday for the passage of his free tuition plan for public colleges in New York, Assemblyman James Skoufis has introduced a bill that would repeal a post-graduate in - state work requirement.

McCall says if the legislature and Governor Cuomo agree to add $ 73 million dollars for the public colleges and universities, then the tuition hike could be avoided.

Five years ago, Governor Cuomo and the Legislature approved annual tuition hikes for public colleges and universities.

Sen. Jose Peralta today will announce a bill that would require a range of applications, including for public colleges, professional licenses, state - funded health insurance programs, and state income tax returns, to include a registration line for the «donate life registry» for organ, eye, and tissue donations

It's difficult to perfectly understand the governor's position, which would be to effectively oppose spending hikes — such as new subsidies for public college tuition, say, or another $ 500 million worth of incentives for Western New York — that he's been arguing for himself.

As long as the demand for highly educated workers continues to grow, and as long as state and local funding continues to decline, it will be hard for public colleges to produce enough graduates to meet the needs of employers.

Meanwhile, since taking office, Governor Malloy has pushed through the deepest state funding cuts in Connecticut history for our public colleges and universities.

While the federal Department of Education has taken steps to reduce the student debt burden by introducing more lenient repayment options and moving the FAFSA application window to open October 1st, the primary responsibility for public college funding has been the responsibility of each state.

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Among them: the legalization of same - sex marriage, passage of the SAFE Act gun control law, enactment of a $ 15 hourly minimum wage, creation of a statewide paid family leave program and the establishment of a free tuition program for some public college students.

Noting that the Assembly delivered to Cuomo on Monday «maintenance - of - effort» legislation that would boost support for public colleges and universities, the Professional Staff Congress of CUNY, the union that represents CUNY faculty, is urging the governor to sign it.

Where has state funding for public colleges gone?

He succeeded in pushing for a $ 15 hourly minimum wage, the creation of statewide paid family leave program, and a free tuition plan for some public college students,

McCall says if the legislature and Governor Cuomo agree to add $ 73 million dollars for public colleges and universities, then the tuition hike could be avoided.

State legislatures have piled on educational requirements for a variety of entry - level jobs (nurse's aides, child care workers, teachers, etc.) while cutting state funding for public colleges and increasing tuition: unfunded job mandates.

Cuomo won his push for a free tuition for public college students from households with incomes of up to $ 125,00.

Cuomo also pushed his plan to provide free tuition — beyond state and federal grants already received — for some public college students; he said 85 percent of families from the Buffalo area would be eligible to participate if his plan is adopted by the Legislature.

ALBANY — With state leaders racing to finalize a new state budget by the Saturday start of the new fiscal year, a majority of New Yorkers say tax the rich, keep teens out of adult prisons and offer free tuition for some public college students.

Proposal aimed at phasing out tuition costs in several states, including New York, are considered «credit positive» for public colleges, especially community colleges, Moody's Investor Service found Friday in a report.

With state leaders racing to finalize a new state budget by the Saturday start of the new fiscal year, a majority of New Yorkers say tax the rich, keep teens out of adult prisons and offer free tuition for some public college students, a new Q poll found.

Dutchess County Republican Assemblyman Kieran Lalor is not a fan of free tuition for middle - class students for public colleges and universities.

Republicans said nothing during the debate over the «big ugly,» which also included about $ 25.8 billion in funding for public schools, revived the 421 - a housing subsidy program, creates a new scholarship program for public colleges, included billions for water infrastructure, spurs municipal service consolidation and extended the state's expiring millionaires tax for two years.

For public colleges — at the flagships, there will be much more of a focus on private fundraising and partnerships to make up for continued loss of state funds.

As a senior in Chicago Public Schools preparing for college, I wish to add my voice to those calling for more support for our public colleges and universities.

The MOOSE Bill in this session of the Legislature is a good scholarship program for our public colleges.

That's 54,907 for a private college and $ 15,826 for a public college.