In an effort to deal with a $1 billion budget shortfall, Gov. Bill Ritner (Democrat) of Colorado is proposing a $260 million cut to education. He is also proposing eliminating tax breaks to producers of bull semen and other agricultural products. In addition, he proposes that State colleges be given the power to increase tuition 9 percent. An additional $132 million of income will come from charging sales tax on candy and soft drinks as well as online sales. Now it is up to the Democrat controlled legislature to write the budget for the next fiscal year, which starts in July. Look to this blog for how other states deal with budget issues as they apply to education as they are announced.

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