"Education Takes Center Stage in State Budget Allocation. A staggering $34.4 billion state budget has been allocated, with a significant chunk of it - more than half - going towards K-12 and higher education. This substantial investment in education is expected to benefit millions of students, from elementary school to university levels, with funds likely to be used for infrastructure upgrades, teacher salaries, and program expansions. As the state looks to shape the future of its workforce and economy, the allocation of these funds underscores the importance of education in driving growth and development."
K-12, higher ed snags more than half of $34.4B state budget thedigitalcourier.com