Education Improvements
  • $322 million for educational revenue in 2002, adding to the consistent revenue growth pattern funding schools and universities statewide during the last Powell's tenure.
  • Over $2 billion earned and distributed to education during his 10 year administration.
  • $9.5 million additionally earned and distributed to the state's public schools in 2000. This money was generated by investment of overnight funds that had previously earned minimal interest for the Trust.