Finally, someone at least whispers about the higher ed budget

Earlier posts have noted that the leaks about the budget deals being reached in Sacramento seem not to mention higher ed as a potential recipient of more than the governor proposes.  (We also noted that recent data from the state controller were not conducive to an enhanced budget.)

However, finally, someone did mention higher ed as part of a leaking story:

"There's also a push for more funding for public universities..."

The full story is at http://www.latimes.com/local/political/la-me-pc-california-budget-committee-20140610-story.html

That's not a lot to hang your hat on.  But it is a mention, at least, or maybe a whisper: