University funding overhaul bill advances in House despite U of I opposition
Legislation would create a need-based formula for universities similar to one used for K-12 schools.
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Illinois universities adjust to reduced state funding as lawmakers consider new formula
The proposed bill would calculate how much money each university needs based on factors like student enrollment and academic support.
Capitol Briefs: U of I still concerned about higher ed funding overhaul proposal
The president of the University of Illinois System said Wednesday that negotiations are continuing over legislation to overhaul the way the state funds higher education, but the state’s flagship university remains opposed to the legislation in its current form.
Unions look to state for solutions after year of higher ed labor action
Report finds public university employees paid 21% less than state agency workers in similar jobs.
Pritzker promotes higher ed funding, calls for nuclear plant bill to be amended
Governor J-B Pritzker hopes lawmakers will come up with an amended version of SB76, a bill he vetoed on August 11 that would have ended Illinois’ moratorium on building nuclear power plants.