Louisiana Community-College System Agrees to Cut Budget and Jobs

Despite an estimated 16-percent enrollment increase since last spring, the Louisiana Community and Technical College System has decided to cut its budget and lay off nearly 100 employees. The Advocate, a local newspaper, reports that the system slashed its budget by $8.2-million, or 4.5 percent of its state support. Last June the system cut its budget by $15.6-million.