Budget Cuts

Wittenberg President Laurie Joyner Trying to Steer University Through Tough Times

Wayne Baker — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:17:36 +0000

Recently, Wittenberg University's Board of Trustees announced a plan to cut almost $5 million from the budget over the next four years. The university's president, Dr. Laurie Joyner believes that the school is on the right track to overcoming a $7 million budget deficit and developing a plan to make the school stronger in the future.

Joyner says that Wittenberg is facing the same type of fiscal problems that most institutions of higher learning are dealing with. And the same types of significant challenges.

Wright-Patt AFB Plans for Sequestration

Jerry Kenney — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:24:59 +0000

Officials at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton say that under guidance from the Department of Defense, they have begun planning for a potential reduction of 15% of their operating budget as a result of sequestration. In a press conference Thursday, Col. Cassie Barlow told reporters that a furlough of civilian employees isn't out of the question, but it would be a last resort.

Ohio Advocates Worry About Medicaid In Fiscal Cliff Talks

Karen Kasler — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 13:46:24 +0000

A group of governors from both major political parties met with President Obama and other White House officials today, to talk about the impact the so-called “fiscal cliff” could have on states. And as Statehouse correspondent Karen Kasler reports, it’s something the governor and advocates from across the political spectrum have been worried about as well.