May 19, 2006

State News In Brief

FIRST-GENERATION GRANTS: Florida students who are the first in their family to attend college could get extra financial aid under a new scholarship program. Lawmakers set aside $6.5-million to match private donations raised by state universities for scholarships. Gov. Jeb Bush, a Republican, proposed the aid plan after fewer black freshmen than before enrolled at state universities last fall.

FUND TRANSFER: Gov. Matt Blunt of Missouri said he will look for other ways to pay for

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