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John Carney on Higher Ed Cuts

KET

A Republican member of the House Appropriations and Revenue Committee says the cuts proposed to higher education by Governor Beshear amount to a tax increase on middle class families. John Carney of Campbellsville made the observation Monday during an appearance on KET’sKentucky Tonight.

The governor has proposed reducing appropriations for higher education by 2.5% in his new, two-year budget plan. Carney thinks there may be a better alternative…

Carney applauds the Governor’s recommendations to increase funding for primary and secondary schools.