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JFAC narrows college and university budget; debate over cuts to Boise State and U of I continues
Summary
The Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee advanced a compromise college and university budget package that includes salary support for Lewis‑Clark State College and systemwide adjustments while drawing debate over $2 million reductions at Boise State University and the University of Idaho.
The Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee advanced a compromise college and university budget that includes a mix of targeted increases and systemwide corrections while sparking debate over $2 million reductions proposed for Boise State University and the University of Idaho.
Kevin Campbell, a budget and policy analyst with the Legislative Services Office, outlined the request items, saying the package covered operational capacity, health benefits corrections and enrollment workload adjustments. “Number 1 is the operational capacity enhancement at 336-9900… Number 4 is a request for, dollars 15,000 to produce training materials related to minors trust,” Campbell said when presenting the item.
The motion offered by Representative Bryce combined multiple adjustments: an operational capacity enhancement of $3,369,900; corrections to FY2025 health benefits and CEC calculations; a $1,388,700 dedicated‑fund…
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