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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Legislators Slash Budget, Cal State System Bleeds

    The 23 Cal-State University campuses serve 450,000 students.  That's 100,000 more than a decade ago with $500 million less money.  Now, the budget crisis is likely to lead to funding cuts close to $600 million. Chancellor Charles Reed is asking for cuts in enrollment, faculty furloughs and increases in student fees.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    The 23 Cal-State University campuses serve 450,000 students. That's 100,000 more than a decade ago with $500 million less money. Now, the budget crisis is likely to lead to funding cuts close to $600 million. Chancellor Charles Reed is asking for cuts in enrollment, faculty furloughs and increases in student fees. We hear from him and other educators facing massive budget cuts.

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    2. 48:02A City Tax on Medical Marijuana?
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Sonya Geis

      Senior Managing Editor

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Charles Reed

      California State University

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      Vincent Del Casino, Jr.

      Chairman of the Geography Department, Cal State Long Beach

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      Pamela Burdman

      Senior Project Director, WestEd

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    The full episode

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    Legislators Slash Budget, Cal State System Bleeds
    1. 27:45Legislators Slash Budget, Cal State System BleedsYou’re reading this
    2. 48:02A City Tax on Medical Marijuana?
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