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Governor praises Legislature after 45-day session, highlights $280M for K–12, $170M for higher education and mental health funding
Summary
The governor praised the Legislature's tone and outcomes after a 45-day session, citing education investments (about $280 million ongoing for public education and $170 million for higher education), steps on transportation and tax reform, updated UTA governance, and $6 million for mental health and suicide prevention.
The governor addressed the Senate on the final day of the 45-day session and lauded both the tone and substance of the Legislature's work, saying, "You get a solid grade A for the work you've done." He credited members for collegial debate and for reaching a compromise on several major priorities.
On education funding, the governor said the session produced roughly $280 million in new ongoing state funding for public education and $170 million for higher education, and he cited a…
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