January 8, 2010
LAO’s Report: Does the State Spend More on Corrections or Higher Education?
A new report released by the California Legislative Analyst's Office looks at spending trends of Corrections and Higher Education, the two departments getting the most focus in the Governor's State of the State Address and 2010-2011 budget:
About a fifth of the state General Fund budget goes to higher education and corrections combined. State spending in these two areas responds to very different cost pressures, so it is not surprise that funding trends could differ. Nonetheless, the question is commonly asked which sector receives more state support. There is no single answer to the question…
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