Community colleges say they deserve more bond funds
JACKSON – Mississippi’s 15 two-year colleges are seeking a significant increase in the amount of bond revenue they receive from the state Legislature.
The community colleges are requesting $150 million in bonds over a two-year period, they recently told the legislative leaders who serve on the Legislative Budget Committee.
The Legislature generally authorizes the issuance of bonds to finance long-term construction projects, such as on higher education and community college buildings, for state-owned buildings and for economic development and tourism projects.
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9/27/17
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