UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., May 28 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news release:
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - The staff in Penn State's Office of Government and Community Relations helps to shape policies at all levels of government. At this time of year, they turn their focus to the Pennsylvania General Assembly and to advocating for state appropriations for Penn State.
Erin Wachter, Penn State's director of state relations, has been with the University through three budget cycles. Below, Wachter talks about the work the office does in Harrisburg, how this year's budget differs from previous years, and what Penn Staters can do to help make the case for increased funding for Penn State and the students and communities it serves...