Tuition Hike Hurts Families And State Economy

The Eaves Campaign released this statement on the tuition increase approved today:


“Under the current administration, public college tuition in Mississippi has increased by 25 percent. The cost of a college education is quickly becoming out of reach for middle-class, working families in Mississippi,” Eaves said. “We have provided tax relief to big corporations who want to build plants in our state, and we have an obligation to provide tax relief that makes a quality college education affordable to all Mississippians who work hard and play by the rules.”

“Higher education results in better wages, increased productivity and an increase in tax revenue for the state, and those things bring about a better quality of life for all Mississippians,” Eaves said. “Education is the future of our economy. We should not tax our future.”


I particularly agree with the part about education spurring development. We should not fight for low skill jobs because many of those jobs are the ones that can be easily moved to other countries. Quality companies are attracted most by good infrastructure and an educated workforce. Home grown businesses grow best under those conditions also.