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7:00pm

Mon January 3, 2011
Higher Education

Governor wants more private funding for public universities

Governor Chris Gregoire tells educators and students at Aki Kurose Middle School
Credit Charla Bear / KPLU

Governor Chris Gregoire says she has a plan to make higher ed funding more stable and boost the number of students who earn degrees, but it could be a long shot.

The governor's plan would let schools decide when to increase tuition and by how much.  She says colleges and universities know best what they’re worth. 

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