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Regents approve UW System budget request

Posted on August 23, 2018

The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today approved an operating budget request for $107.5 million in new state funding. If supported by the governor and state legislators, the increase would be used to …

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UW System’s biennial budget request focuses on student success, workforce development, efficiencies

Posted on August 22, 2018

President Ray Cross will present a biennial operating budget proposal Thursday for the University of Wisconsin System that targets affordability, talent development, and return on investment for the people of Wisconsin. “Investing in the UW …

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Study finds UW System has $24 billion impact on Wisconsin economy

Posted on August 15, 2018

 The University of Wisconsin System contributes $24 billion to the state’s economy each year, which is a 23-fold return on Wisconsin’s investment in the university, according to a new study. “We are grateful for the significant, long-term investment …

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Budget awaits governor’s signature

Posted on September 18, 2017

The Wisconsin State Assembly and Senate each passed the 2017-19 budget bill last week. The bill now goes to Gov. Scott Walker, who could sign it into law as soon as this week. A comparative …

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State budget passes Senate, awaits Walker signature

Posted on September 15, 2017

The Senate passed the state budget Friday on a vote of 19-14. The spending plan contains $36 million in new funding for UW System, among other provisions. It next heads to Governor Scott Walker for …

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Finance wrap-up motion contains UW items

Posted on September 6, 2017

The Joint Committee on Finance concluded its work on the 2017-19 state budget on Wednesday, Sept. 6 with a wrap-up motion containing three provisions that impact UW-Madison and its employees. Chancellor Rebecca Blank thanked the …

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President Cross statement on 2017-19 Capital Budget

Posted on August 28, 2017

“I would like to thank Senator Darling and Representative Nygren for their support of the UW System. They made a commitment to work with us throughout the budget process, and we greatly appreciate this investment …

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Chancellor Blank statement on Joint Finance Committee vote on building projects

Posted on August 28, 2017

University of Wisconsin—Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank issued the following statement today in reaction to the Joint Finance Committee’s unanimous approval of the Building Commission and Building Program omnibus motion: “I appreciate the Joint Finance Committee’s …

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Regents approve UW System budget that shifts funding

Posted on July 11, 2017

The UW System Board of Regents on Thursday approved a 2017-18 operating budget that sets nonresident and graduate and professional school tuition rates for the coming academic year as well as rates for housing and …

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Chancellor Blank statement on today’s Joint Finance Committee vote

Posted on June 15, 2017

University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank issued the following statement regarding the Joint Committee on Finance’s vote on the state employee compensation plan. “While we are still reviewing the actions taken by the Joint Finance …

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Related links

  • Joint Finance Committee
  • Legislative Fiscal Bureau (LFB)
  • LFB budget papers

Budget Docs

  • UW System 2019-21 Biennial Budget Request (PDF)
  • LFB State Agency 2017-2019 Request Overview (PDF)

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