Gov. Tony Evers today released his proposed capital budget for the 2019-21 biennium, including funding for several UW-Madison projects. “I am grateful for the robust capital budget proposed by Governor Evers today,” UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca …
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Governor’s budget proposal invests in higher education
In a post on her blog, Blank’s Slate, UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank takes a look at Governor Tony Evers proposal for funding UW System in the 2019-21 biennial budget. Last week, Governor Tony Evers introduced a …
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 …
Gov. Evers releases budget proposal
Gov. Tony Evers tonight released his proposal for the 2019-21 biennial budget in an address before the state Legislature. Below are links to the budget documents: Executive Budget Budget in Brief University of Wisconsin System …
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 …
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 …
Regents approve UW System budget request
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 …
UW System’s biennial budget request focuses on student success, workforce development, efficiencies
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 …
Study finds UW System has $24 billion impact on Wisconsin economy
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 …
Budget awaits governor’s signature
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 …