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Alamo Colleges Approves Tuition HIke
Alamo Colleges students will have to dig deeper to afford classes this
fall. Board members approved a three percent tuition increase at a
retreat Saturday. For 12 hours of classes, officials say that adds up to
a $24 hike for in-district students. Officials say the move is designed
to keep up with increasing enrollment.Alamo Colleges Approves Tuition HIke

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Senate passes budget, deal reached on education
May 25, 2013 22:08 GMT

By CHRIS TOMLINSON Associated Press

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- The Texas Senate has passed a budget, lawmakers have reached a deal on public education changes and Gov. Rick Perry will soon receive a bill requiring drug screening for unemployment benefits.

The Texas Legislature worked Saturday to wrap up regular business before the end of the 83rd Legislative session on Monday.

The Senate approved spending $94.6 billion in general revenue, an 8 percent increase in the two-year budget. That's less than the rate of population growth plus inflation.

The top education policy writers also announced an agreement to cut the number of standardized tests needed for high school graduation from 15 to five. They also changed curriculum standards.

The Legislature has also given final approval to a requirement some people must take a drug test for unemployment benefits.

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US durable goods orders rise 3.3 percent in April

WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. orders for long-lasting manufactured goods rebounded in April, buoyed by more demand for military and civilian aircraft and an increase in business investment.

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