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News from the Keweenaw Peninsula Posted April 10, 2002 Press release © 2002 State Rep. Rich Brown (D-Bessemer)

Rich Brown appointed to Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education

Brown, who also serves as vice-chair of the Natural Resources and Environmental Quality subcommittee, heard testimony on April 10 from the University of Michigan- Ann Arbor, Michigan State University, Wayne State University and Oakland University. The Higher Education Subcommittee oversees funding for Michigan's universities.

"I am very glad to have the opportunity to serve on the Higher Ed. Subcommittee.  Supporting education has always been a top priority for me, and I am glad that I'll have the chance to serve on the committee when both Michigan Tech and Northern testify within the next month," said Brown. "Funding higher education serves as an important tool to enhance economic development in the U.P. and throughout Michigan by giving people the skills they need to succeed."

Rep. Brown will be on the Higher Education Subcommittee through May 7, 2002.

"Rep. Brown brings to the committee a track record of long-term commitment to public education, for both higher education institutions and K-12," said Rep. A.T. Frank (D- Saginaw), minority vice-chair of the committee. "We are glad to have him bring his experience with these issues to the committee."

Editor's Note: Rep. Rich Brown is also a guest columnist for Keweenaw Now. Read more about Rich Brown, who represents District 110 in the Michigan House of Representatives.

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