Gov. Bobby Jindal announced his plan to use state surplus funds to invest in capital outlay projects for higher education at a press conference Wednesday afternoon. Joined by legislators and Commissioner of Higher Education Sally Clausen, the governor said he will use more than $98 million in surplus money from the 2007-08 fiscal year to fund higher education projects.”This commitment to higher education projects is another example that even while Louisiana has tightened our belt from times of decreased revenue, we’re going to continue to invest in priorities to move our state forward,” Jindal said. Both two and four-year institutions will receive funds, the governor said. The 21 infrastructure projects include $5 million for the University’s new band hall. ——Contact Kyle Bove at [email protected]