Lots Of Texbook Legislation But No Price Relief For Students

College students across the country are experiencing sticker shock at their bookstores. At the University of Maryland, a new Understanding Business book sells for $139. At the University of North Carolina, Tar Heels could shell out $153.35 for Principles of Economics. And at the University of Wisconsin, Chemistry and Chemical Reactivity goes for $109.90 – used.  But relief may be on the way as states and university officials move to lower the cost of college textbooks by taking aim at some publisher and faculty practices blamed for raising prices. At last count there were 86 bills in 27 states that dealt with textbook affordability. Read more at: http://www.stateline.org/live/details/story?contentId=235596