Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker announced a series of college affordability proposals for the state on Monday.
The proposals include legislation that would eliminate caps on tax deductions for student loan interest, a move the governor's office claims would save borrowers in the state $5.2 million annually. Other measures include $500,000 annually toward grants for technical college students over the next two years as well as establishing $450,000 in emergency grants for technical and community college students who find themselves with unexpected financial need.
Read more at Inside Higher Ed: https://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2016/01/12/wisconsin-governor-offers-plan-college-costs