2021-2023 State Budget Priorities

Operating Budget Investment
UW-Madison and UW System are seeking a 3.5 percent operating budget increase, an investment that will help meet Wisconsin's future needs through several initiatives.

Capital Projects
Two key projects - a new College of Engineering building and a Letters & Science Academic Building - will help meet the state's growing workforce demands and replace aging structures.

Borrowing Flexibilities
To reduce costs, streamline processes and address short-term financial needs, UW is seeking flexibilities related to borrowing and treasury functions.
Budget News
Chancellor Blank reaction to signing of 2021-23 biennial budget
Gov. Tony Evers today announced line-item vetoes and signed the 2021-23 state biennial budget. This concludes the complex process of allocating state taxpayer dollars for the next two fiscal years.
July 8, 2021Budget bill passes legislature, heads to governor’s desk
The state Assembly and Senate passed the 2021-23 state budget bill, which will now go to Governor Tony Evers. The legislature’s version of the bill includes a total of $8.25 million in new funding for …
June 30, 2021UW System President Thompson statement on pay plan
UW System President Tommy Thompson issued this statement following the Joint Finance Committee’s vote on state employee compensation: “The UW System’s faculty and staff are the best in the country and that has never been …
June 18, 2021- Read more
In the News
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UW System keeps tuition freeze intact for year ahead
June 10, 2022