Paterson Calls for Budget Cuts
New York Governor David Paterson wants to cut the growth in school aid in the current fiscal year by more than half and increase tuition for state colleges.
His plan to eliminate billions of dollars in deficits calls for a 5 percent increase in aid to public schools, instead of a projected 9 percent. He also proposes a 15 percent hike in tuition at the State University of New York.
Paterson said in the address today an increase in the state's gas tax could be in the mix, although he has said he would try to avoid any tax increases.
A special legislative to address the state's fiscal crisis is scheduled for Nov. 18.
His plan to eliminate billions of dollars in deficits calls for a 5 percent increase in aid to public schools, instead of a projected 9 percent. He also proposes a 15 percent hike in tuition at the State University of New York.
Paterson said in the address today an increase in the state's gas tax could be in the mix, although he has said he would try to avoid any tax increases.
A special legislative to address the state's fiscal crisis is scheduled for Nov. 18.
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