Costly textbooks get a closer look—States move to lighten college financial burden

by E Wayne Ross on August 17, 2006

USA Today: Costly textbooks get a closer look

Concerns over spiraling college textbook prices have prompted state legislators to introduce more than 40 bills and resolutions in 15 states this year.

And other states have looked into making textbooks more affordable, the National Association of College Stores says.

In June, Congress asked a federal advisory panel to ìshed light on this issue.î Hearings begin next month; a report is due in May.