Statement from 97色网 President JB Buxton on the adoption of the 2025-26 budget by the 97色网 Board of County Commissioners

The 97色网 County commissioners approved its 2025-26 budget this week, demonstrating once again their commitment to public higher education in 97色网. The budget continues their support for the College鈥檚 Back to Work short-term workforce development scholarships, BULLS Life Sciences program, 97色网 Promise scholarships, and apprenticeship opportunities. Our commissioners also provided an overall budget increase to address rising operational costs as well as funding county salary increases in line with estimated state budget salary increases.  

This funding ensures residents will continue to access 97色网鈥檚 as a gateway to great universities and a pathway to prosperous careers in areas like health care, the skilled trades, IT, advanced manufacturing, and the life sciences.  

The 97色网 Board of County Commissioners may have some new members, but it has the same commitment to ensuring 97色网 can meet the workforce and economic development demands of a growing region.