By NE Sacramento News |
Mar 15, 2024
Budget Subcommittee #1 EducationIn a recent budget hearing, a UC representative revealed that the proposal to reduce funding for a joint UCLA-corporate research complex originated from the Governor’s office, not UC itself. Governor Newsom had initially sought $500 million at the request of two billionaires for this project. In contrast, there are concerns over the lack of medical providers in the Central Valley, with Senate Republicans advocating for prioritizing the funding for a new medical school at UC Merced over the research complex.Budget Subcommittee #2 Resources,...