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ALBANY Frank Mauro Fiscal Policy Institute 1 Lear Jet Lane Latham, NY 12110 518-786-3156 mauro@fiscalpolicy.org |
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NEW YORK CITY James Parrott Fiscal Policy Institute 11 Park Place New York, NY 10007 212-721-5624 parrott@fiscalpolicy.org
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After more than a decade of financial support falling short of growing enrollment, the executive budget calls for cuts to SUNY and CUNY - at the same time that more students seek post-secondary opportunities during the economic downturn. |
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Governor Paterson's proposed 2009-2010 budget features reductions in state aid to CUNY and SUNY, despite a projected increase in enrollment for 2009-2010. This report details the context for the cuts - a decade of underinvestment - and makes the economic case for supporting public higher education: it helps families through the current crisis, stimulates growth in the local economy, narrows racial gaps in income and education, and helps build a solid middle class for New York’s future. Full report (PDF) Press release (PDF)
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