The House-Senate budget conference committee rolled through several agencies late Thursday afternoon including the Dept. of Health and Social Services and the University of Alaska. The UA budget wound up at $317 million in undesignated general funds, down from $325 in the current budget. The House had recommended status quo for the university as had the governor. A Senate Finance subcommittee initially recommended $312 million but the full Senate Finance committee dropped it to $302 million, although that number was probably for negotation.

The committee takes up education, the most devisive remaining issue, Thursday morning. At this rate the committee made conclude its work Thursday, setting the stage for possible adjournment. Legislators are likely to be called back later  in the summer to work on a revenue package