Category Archives: Higher Education

Tuition hikes above 7 percent might be doomed by GOP opposition

By Web Admin | Published: June 4, 2009
Democrats might have a tough time getting the votes for the 14 percent yearly tuition increases that Gov. Chris Gregoire threw her support behind Tuesday. Republican leaders in the House and Senate just met with reporters, and they don’t like the idea.
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New state budget includes job cuts, tuition increases

By Web Admin | Published: June 4, 2009
After months of behind-the-scenes negotiations and speculation, the state Senate on Monday proposed a two-year plan to bridge Washington’s $9 billion budget shortfall. As predicted, it includes some dramatic cuts.
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Dems’ budget slashes education, social services, health care

By Web Admin | Published: June 4, 2009
Students, staff and faculty at Eastern Washington University walk through the Cheney campus Wednesday. In the background are Dressler, on the left, and Pearce residence halls. Budget writers on Wednesday agreed to increase college tuition. Measure removes tuition cap OLYMPIA – Washington students could pay more for a college diploma under a bill approved by the state [...]
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