Hoping to increase transparency and accessibility of how the University of Wisconsin–Madison manages its resources, Chancellor Rebecca Blank asked staff to create the Budget in Brief, a slimmed-down booklet that breaks the university’s $2.9 billion annual …
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Blank lays out budget landscape to campus
UW–Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank says the upcoming debate over the state’s biennial is particularly important for the university, as well as for the economic health of Wisconsin. “The higher education system in this state is …
Regents approve biennial budget proposal
The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today approved the 2015-17 biennial budget proposal at a meeting at UW–Oshkosh.
Regents approve UW System’s vision and biennial budget plan
OSHKOSH, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents unanimously approved the UW System’s 2015-17 biennial operating budget request at its meeting Thursday in Oshkosh.
President Cross’ vision and budget plan to focus on state’s economy
University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross today offered a biennial budget proposal focused on developing the “talent and ideas to improve Wisconsin’s economy and impact the world.”
Governor spares journalism center, approves delay in HRDesign
Gov. Scott Walker signed the 2013-15 state budget bill on June 30, 2013, putting into law a spending plan for state government for the next two years. Interim Chancellor David Ward says he is pleased …
Update: 1 percent wage increases approved
The Joint Committee on Employment Relations today approved Gov. Scott Walker’s proposal for a 1 percent wage increase in each of the next two years for state employees, including UW–Madison employees. The committee also approved …
Ward asks for vetoes of WCIJ, HR Design provisions
Interim Chancellor David Ward today sent two letters to Gov. Scott Walker requesting vetoes on provisions in the 2013-15 budget bill. The bill is on Walker’s desk after passing the Assembly and the Senate this …
Ward letter on Joint Finance WCIJ action
Below is a letter from Interim Chancellor David Ward delivered to Wisconsin legislative leadership on Friday, June 14. June 14, 2013 To: Scott Fitzgerald, Senate Majority Leader Robin Vos, Speaker of the Assembly Chris Larson, …
Ward: Update on state budget
The following message was distributed to the campus community on Thursday, June 6 from Interim Chancellor David Ward. Colleagues, Many of you are rightfully concerned about the amount of funding cut from the UW System …