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Lawmakers, advocates renew calls for equitable public university funding model

  • Feb 17, 2026
  • Feb 17, 2026 Updated 2 hrs ago
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Lawmakers, advocates renew calls for equitable public university funding model

Lawmakers, advocates renew calls for equitable public university funding model

Advocates say investing at least $135 million in public universities over the next decade could help shift the burden of college costs away from students and families.

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