Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Oct. 9--Plans to refurbish many of Arizona State University's aging buildings are in jeopardy as the state's tax revenue shrivels. Economists project the state will face a $1 billion deficit this fiscal year, which began in July. Republican budget leaders in the Legislature have placed a procedural roadblock in front of the start of $1 billion in construction at the state's three public universities. ASU's share of that is $220 million, the vast majority of which is slated to refurbish existing facilities and install safety equipment across the university's main campus in Tempe. Many of those buildings date back to the 1960s and 1970s, lack fire-suppression systems, and have deficient plumbing, heating and air conditioning. Lawmakers and Gov. Janet Napolitano approved the bundle of projects in June...
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