April 2, 1999

Lawmakers debate how much to increase general education formula

Laura McCallum - Reporter

LISTEN:Lawmakers debate how much to increase general education formula
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Nearly everyone at the Capitol seems to agree the state should beef up its commitment to public education this year. Governor Ventura set aside nearly half of the new spending in his budget for education, and both Republicans and Democrats say they back more money for schools. But agreement on how much to spend, and how to spend it, has so far eluded lawmakers, who have different ideas on the most efficient way to fund public schools.

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