The Battle for the Center for Innovative Technology

Roger Hughlett does a great job of describing the battle of state funds for CIT. From his article:

Virginia Gov. Mark Warner is asking lawmakers to cut $2 million this year and 50 percent of remaining funds next year for the Center for Innovative Technology, a move the agency's advocates say will jeopardize its survival.

Funding cuts and questions about its future are not new to CIT. This time, however, the statewide tech advocate and its supporters want to stop the state from bringing its funding to a complete close.

I am torn, as a technology advocate I would like to see the center not only continue, but be expanded. However, there are no good budget choices in Richmond this year and our triple AAA bond rating is at stake. The Governor and General Assembly must do whatever it takes to keep the Commonwealth solvent and trade groups, including technology, must respect that.