OpenBook Wisconsin, a new website that will be launched this spring by the Department of Administration, is intended to provide public access to detailed information about state government expenditures, including at UW–Madison and the UW …
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Message to state employees from Department of Administration Secretary Mike Huebsch
Good morning, This spring, the State plans to launch its expenditure disclosure website called OpenBook Wisconsin. This website is part of Governor Walker’s on-going effort to make state government more transparent for the citizens of …
Wisconsin Budget Calls for $3 Million for Rural and Urban Medical Programs
The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health will receive $3 million in state funding to expand training programs for students who intend to practice in rural and inner-city locations, Gov. Scott Walker …
More on the state budget and higher education
Some articles of interest on the state budget proposed by Gov. Scott Walker: Wisconsin State Journal: University, tech college officials satisfied with higher education funding WisPolitics: Legislative leaders’ budget address reaction Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Universities overtake prisons …
More details on UW-Madison and the 2013-15 budget
Gov. Scott Walker’s budget proposal includes many provisions that affect the University of Wisconsin–Madison, including: · $89 million in new funding to the UW System to preserve and expand access and quality. This funding would …
Interim Chancellor Ward statement on Gov. Walker’s budget proposal
University of Wisconsin–Madison Interim Chancellor David Ward said Wednesday that Gov. Scott Walker’s budget proposal is a concrete step toward renewing Wisconsin’s promise of making higher education accessible and affordable for all its residents. After …
UW System statement on Gov. Walker’s budget proposal
UW System leaders praised Gov. Scott Walker’s proposal to reinvest in higher education in the 2013-15 biennial state budget . “Governor Walker recognizes and appreciates the role that UW institutions play in boosting our state’s …
Budget address set for 7 p.m. tonight
Gov. Scott Walker’s 2013-15 budget address will begin at 7 p.m. It can be viewed online at WisconsinEye.
Walker to deliver budget address Wednesday
Gov. Scott Walker will lay out his proposals for the state’s 2013-15 biennial budget at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Walker has given some insight into his plan to the press. He has said he’ll propose giving …
UW-Madison a leader in value among public universities
According to a national survey, the University of Wisconsin-Madison is among the best values in public universities. For the second year in a row, the magazine Kiplinger’s Personal Finance has ranked UW-Madison 13th in its …