Committee raises press office rent, orders NGO reporting and approves performance-based payments proviso Senators approved raising rent for press offices in the Capitol, adopted a transparency proviso requiring NGOs receiving $50,000+ in state funds to report funding and Form 990s, and approved a performance-based payments policy for new programs.

The Senate has just approved a dramatic rent hike for Capitol press offices and new transparency measures for NGOs receiving state funds—what does this mean for press access and accountability?

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State efficiency study urges universities to adopt business-style metrics and greater financial transparency A state efficiency study presented by the Florida Division of Bond Finance recommended universities apply enterprise-like budgeting, embed efficiency metrics in performance funding, and improve transparency; the report flagged payroll as the primary driver of per-student spending and recommended deeper trustee oversight.

Florida's university system is praised as the best in the nation, yet a new efficiency study reveals key areas for improvement in cost management and transparency.

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Governor proposes 6.5% funding increase to maintain flat tuition at PASHE schools Governor's budget includes 6.5% funding increase to keep tuition steady at PASSHE institutions.

Pennsylvania is on the brink of a tuition freeze for the eighth year in a row, thanks to a proposed 6.5% funding increase for higher education!

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