Budget writers from both chambers agreed on a 2.4 percent systemwide cut -- a total of about $42 million. The cut is identical to the one proposed by the Senate and is about $10 million less than that in the House proposal.
A conference committee -- composed mostly of Democratic leaders from both chambers -- has been working to reconcile the differences between the two budgets since the House passed its budget Aug. 13. The Senate passed its version of the budget June 19.
The compromise plan must now head to both houses for a vote, which conference committee members say could happen by the end of the week.
Under the compromise proposal, the legislature will provide the necessary $66 million to fully fund enrollment growth at campuses across the state. An additional $4.5 million --
