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Board grants authority to finalize 2026 legislative agenda and highlights $118M budget request including MJ Foster expansion
Summary
The board authorized staff to finalize the 2026 legislative agenda and reviewed a $118 million budget request that includes $14.5 million for MJ Foster Promise, $4 million for START savings upgrades and other formula and deferred‑maintenance priorities.
The Board of Regents granted the commissioner and board chair authority to finalize the 2026 legislative agenda after staff reviewed key budget priorities and exploratory bills ahead of the March 9 legislative session.
Budget staff outlined a request package totaling $118 million aimed at formula funding for two‑ and four‑year institutions, affordability…
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