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03/31/2011

Your voice is needed: Join the University's legislative advocacy efforts

The impact of current state budget discussions on the University of Minnesota is being described as "dire," "serious, "unprecedented," and "horrific." The Minnesota House of Representative budget bill cuts higher-education funding by 17.7 percent ($227 million). The Senate version cuts funding by 18.9 percent ($243 million). In addition, a number of policy proposals are moving forward that also could have a negative impact on the university. A conference committee that will hammer out the final higher-education budget likely will be named soon and predictions are that, even under the best of circumstances, the cuts in funding will be dramatic and far-reaching. Please consider joining the university's legislative advocacy efforts. Information is available on the legislative advocacy network website. You can join the legislative network, learn about and explore the issues and, most importantly, take action. Persistent communications with your state representative and senator, House and Senate leadership, conference committee members, and the Governor, are needed now and throughout the remainder of the legislative session.