Bill creating an appointed Education Director position clears one more hurdle

Bob Beck — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 03:11:55 +0000

The House Appropriations Committee voted unanimously to endorse a bill that would remove duties from the State Superintendent and transfer them to an appointed Director. Lawmakers say that Superintendent Hill has not met deadlines and has delayed execution of duties such as creating education accountability programs.

Mead presents budget to Appropriations Committee

Bob Beck — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:32:07 +0000

Governor Matt Mead presented his budget to the Joint Appropriations Committee and re-asserted his position that the state does not need to hurry to cut budgets.

Senate JAC Chairman Phil Nicholas has suggested cuts of five to eight percent are needed, so that the state can start setting aside money for future needs. Governor Mead says they should decide what government services are critical and determine what money the state would need to fund those services.

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Bill creating an appointed Education Director position clears one more hurdle

Mead presents budget to Appropriations Committee