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Bangerter urges continued education funding, economic growth and clean-air measures in final State of the State
Summary
In his final State of the State, Governor Bangerter urged continued investment in public education, recommended targeted funding for class-size reduction and technology, defended a no-new-taxes stance, proposed clean-air and waste-fee measures, and sought a literacy lab for inmates.
Governor Bangerter delivered his final State of the State address to a joint session of the Utah Legislature, framing his administration around education, economic development and government efficiency while adding environmental protection as a fourth priority.
"It is an honor for me to present to you my final state of the state message as your governor," Bangerter said at the start of the address. He recounted 17 years in public office and outlined the administration's record and upcoming proposals.
Bangerter said the share of public education funded by the state rose from 42% in 1985 to nearly 49% in 1993 and said public education "is the only area where we have fully funded growth during the last 7 years." He asked the Legislature to fully fund roughly 2,900 additional students who exceeded projections and proposed $9,600,000 to continue…
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