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Nevada Higher Education Team to Work for Free

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CARSON CITY, Nev. -- The Nevada System of Higher Education is enlisting a pro-bono team of high-profile Nevadans to lobby on behalf of higher ed in the upcoming legislative session.

Chancellor Dan Klaich on Thursday said former Nevada governor and U.S. Sen. Richard Bryan will lead the team to respond to legislative strategies and challenges like budget cuts.

Other members include Alfredo Alonso, Michael Hillerby, Rose McKinney-James, Keith Lee, John Pappageorge and The Capitol Company. Marcia Turner, who currently serves as the vice chancellor of operations for the Health Sciences System, will help manage the team's efforts.

Klaich say each member shares the belief that public colleges and universities are critical to improving the Nevada's economy and quality of life.

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