University of Wisconsin–Madison

Month: February 2019

Chancellor Blank, President Cross express support for Gov. Evers’ UW System budget proposal

University of Wisconsin—Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank issued the following statement today in reaction to Gov. Tony Evers’ proposal for UW System: “I applaud the new investments in the UW System proposed by Governor Evers today and appreciate his strong commitment to giving us the tools needed to continue providing a high-quality, affordable education for Wisconsin students. …

Budget coverage roundup

A roundup of coverage of the introduction of Governor Evers’ biennial budget proposal: Wisconsin State Journal: Tony Evers introduces sweeping $83 billion budget plan to skeptical Republicans Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Gov. Tony Evers seeks to raise gas tax by 8 cents a gallon while reducing the overall price at the pump Capital Times: Tony Evers releases budget; …

Evers to deliver budget address

Gov. Tony Evers tonight will unveil his budget proposal for the 2019-21 biennium during a speech at the State Capitol. The speech begins at 7 p.m., and can be viewed on WisconsinEye. Evers released some details of his budget plan for higher education to the Associated Press last weekend. The proposal includes $150 million in …