Walker Response to Student Loan Debt Inadequate |
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Written by GBP Staff |
Thursday, 12 January 2017 11:57 |
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/uwgb-students-s5.jpg MADISON - In his State of the State (SOS) address Tuesday, Governor Scott Walker discussed college affordability only in terms of how he froze tuition without properly funding the university. He offered a "tuition cut" as the cure for current students struggling with the high cost of higher education. But there was no relief for the skyrocketing student loan debt most Wisconsin students have already graduated with, despite other states allowing for refinancing of debt, including Minnesota.
Wisconsin residents would be better served, if instead of attacking those who are trying to help people refinance their student loans at lower interest rates so they can buy new homes and start families, the Governor would work with Democrats in the Legislature to pass the Higher Ed/Lower Debt bill. ***** Legislative writer Jay Wadd contributed to this story. |
Last Updated on Thursday, 12 January 2017 12:33 |
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