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Pennsylvania representatives clash over Penn State branch campus closures as lawmakers approve university funding
Summary
Debate on Nov. 12 focused on Penn State's plan to close seven branch campuses and whether state funding should continue; critics called the university's choices a betrayal of its land-grant mission while proponents cited broader economic and research benefits. The House approved funding in HB1421 despite objections.
A sharp exchange on the floor of the Pennsylvania House on Nov. 12 centered on the fate of seven Penn State branch campuses and whether state funding in House Bill 1421 should be approved.
Representative Tali Krupa, whose district includes Penn State Fayette, delivered a floor statement opposing non-preferred funding for Penn State, arguing the university is prioritizing athletics and executive pay…
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