Senate panel scraps new college funding plan

Senate panel scraps new college funding plan

A Missouri Senate committee has proposed keeping funding for colleges and universities at last year’s levels, scrapping a House plan that tied dollars to enrollment. The move avoids major gains for some schools and steep cuts for others, including Harris-Stowe State University. The budget still requires approval from both chambers.  State Sen. Brian Williams said stable investment remains critical as lawmakers weigh competing priorities. The pos…