The Legislative Analyst’s Office criticized major portions of Gov. Jerry Brown’s proposed budget for higher education in a report published Tuesday. Read More…
As the University of California ages, so do its buildings. But as the state continues to cut funding for the UC, the university’s buildings are feeling the burden. In particular, campuses like UC Berkeley are struggling to address important issues like seismic safety in its buildings. At the core of Read More…
A study co-authored by a UC Berkeley professor suggests the recently approved California High-Speed Rail project will ultimately benefit the state, although the project will have high initial costs. Read More…
A report released Thursday from the state’s nonpartisan fiscal policy advisor praised certain aspects of Gov. Jerry Brown’s revised budget plan but also criticized the level of uncertainty voter approval of the tax extensions has created and proposed that there be additional options available to close the state’s $9.6 billion Read More…
The University of California could soon face an additional $100 million in preapproved, midyear trigger cuts — on top of $650 million already cut from the system this year — if state revenues fall significantly behind projected numbers. The Legislative Analyst’s Office and the state Department of Finance will release Read More…
