On Thursday, key budget bills to deliver substantial increases in some programs and a host of lawmakers’ pet community projects gained approval in both the House and Senate.
A lot of university presidents get pretty close to that too, but many states (like Oregon) define universities differently and they’re not “true” public employees anymore.
Most public employees do not generate revenue because they provide a service but some college sports generate revenue. That revenue comes from ticket sales, contributions, and media rights for sports like football, basketball, baseball. Those highly paid coaches are paid from that revenue which also tends to fund many other smaller sports.
The number of college coaches that are (or were a couple of years ago) the highest paid public employee in a state says something.
A lot of university presidents get pretty close to that too, but many states (like Oregon) define universities differently and they’re not “true” public employees anymore.
Most public employees do not generate revenue because they provide a service but some college sports generate revenue. That revenue comes from ticket sales, contributions, and media rights for sports like football, basketball, baseball. Those highly paid coaches are paid from that revenue which also tends to fund many other smaller sports.
Yeah, I understand in principle why people object, but if you actually look at the finances, it’s generally not taxpayers footing the bill.