2023-2025 State Budget Priorities

Capital Projects
UW–Madison's budget request, which includes a new College of Engineering building and catching up with deferred maintenance on aging structures, will help meet the state's growing workforce demands, decrease future costs and mitigate the risks of badly aging structures.

An Investment for Wisconsin's Future
In the face of unprecedented inflation and a tight labor market, UW–Madison and UW System are seeking a 4 percent increase to our operating budget and employee compensation plan fully funded by the state. The modest increase is an investment in Wisconsin’s future that ensures the university can continue its essential work.

Reduce Costly Delays for Projects
UW–Madison seeks modification to current law to allow UW System to approve building projects funded entirely by university-generated revenue. This will provide flexibility for essential projects and position UW–Madison to better meet the needs of our students and the state without costly delays.
Budget News
Wisconsin Tech Council issues resolution in support of new College of Engineering building
The Wisconsin Technology Council has delivered a letter to the state’s 132 legislators urging them to authorize full funding for UW-Madison’s College of Engineering building project. The letter lists multiple reasons for the urgent need …
July 14, 2023Legislature withholds approval for new UW-Madison Engineering building
University of Wisconsin–Madison leaders are expressing disappointment in reaction to the state legislative Joint Finance Committee’s decision to again withhold approval of a new College of Engineering building.
June 2, 2023Wisconsin business and economic development groups advocate for UW-Madison engineering building
A coalition of organizations representing Wisconsin employers, contractors, and economic development entities have come together to advocate for the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a new College of Engineering building.
June 1, 2023- Read more
In the News
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Robin Vos: UW has to either cut DEI or sacrifice pay raises
September 20, 2023