Money for poor, education, health slashed in Gregoire’s budget
OLYMPIA — Gov. Chris Gregoire unveiled a new budget today that erases a projected $4.6 billion deficit by eliminating major health care programs for the poor and slashing funds for public schools and colleges.
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Minister hopes to repair schools within existing budget
Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Jody Carr says new money may not be required to reopen two New Brunswick schools that were forced to close earlier this year due to deteriorating structural integrity.
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HP earmarks 17% budget for education
Shimla, Aug 29 (PTI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal today said 17 per cent of the state budget has been earmarked for education.
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Shropshire education budget facing £500,000 cuts
NEARLY £500,000 is to be axed from special services within Shropshire’s education budget in a savage bid to cut spending.
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