Dear Neighbor,
The Higher Education Committee which I chair heard the portion of Gov. Mark Dayton’s budget proposal which pertains to colleges and universities this week.
His plan would raise spending to $45.8 billion, nearly 10 percent higher than the current budget. Within that, the governor proposes $318 million bump in higher education.
The House and Senate each will present their own budget proposals with higher education spending outlined. That will happen after the February economic forecast is available to provide us with firm parameters for budget work.
On a separate higher education note, congratulations to former Fergus Falls and Hillcrest high school football coach Richard Risbrudt for being named to the Minnesota High School Football Coaches Association hall of fame. Risbrudt, who graduated high school in Ashby, will be recognized during an April 1 ceremony at the Doubletree Hotel in Minneapolis. Mr. Risbrudt has been instrumental in shaping the lives of so many students and athletes in Fergus Falls and we can’t thank him enough for the mentorship he provided our children over the years.
I appreciate the input citizens continue providing me during this legislative session. Aside from receiving my email updates, there are a number of other ways you can follow the Legislature online.
Below is a list I hope you find helpful.
Sincerely,
Bud
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