Virginia’s colleges and universities may not get all—if any—of the funds they are requesting for NEW construction projects. But the State Council for Higher Education is recommending that lawmakers make maintenance a major priority in the new biennial budget. And as Virginia Public Radio’s Tommie McNeil reports, the Council is also recommending continued funding of “Top Jobs 21″—a major education initiative started by Governor McDonnell.
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