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Bill’s Blog: “The power of structural pressure”

Last week, I and the country watched with great interest the final negotiations over the 2011 federal budget. It was great theatre as the political heavies entered the ring and battled over spending levels, priorities and social policy. Apparently, it must have been a reasonable compromise since all of the sides are both...

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Bill’s Blog: Herbert right to veto roads bill

As Commissioner of Higher Education, I am fortunate to be able to speak out on behalf of our colleges and institutions and the issues that can affect them. In this morning's Salt Lake Tribune, I wrote this op/ed piece supporting Governor Herbert's veto of Senate Bill 229, a...

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Gov. Herbert signs bill for new building at Weber State University’s satellite Davis campus

(Spencer Garn, Deseret News) -- After four years of asking, Weber State University will finally get its Davis campus expansion — and Hill Air Force Base is one of the biggest beneficiaries. Gov. Gary Herbert held a ceremonial signing of legislation Wednesday that will largely finance the construction of the new facility at WSU's satellite...

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Higher Education Costs Going Up

(Jessica Gail, KCPW) -- With higher education taking a hit in the 2012 budget approved by the Utah legislature, the costs are likely to be passed on to students. David Buhler, Associate Commissioner of the Utah System of Higher Education, says schools have saved as much as they can over the past three years,...

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