UW–Madison State Budget Toolkit
How You Can Help
“The University of Wisconsin System is a tremendous economic driver and innovation hub for the state. We appreciate the investment of Wisconsin citizens, through many generations, that has built the UW System into one of the best in the country and UW–Madison into one of the strongest public research universities in the nation.”
Show your support for UW–Madison in the next state budget.
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Explore UW–Madison’s impact across Wisconsin
The state impact site features projects, programs, partnerships, research and more.
Discover UW–Madison’s economic impact
UW–Madison, UW-affiliated organizations and UW-related startups contribute $30.8 billion per year to the Wisconsin economy, according to a February 2021 report issued by Northstar Analytics, LLC. This economic activity supports more than 232,000 jobs and generates $1 billion in state and local taxes. Learn more.
The Wisconsin Idea Database
The Wisconsin Idea Database is a searchable database that illustrates just some of the many ways UW–Madison partners with businesses, organizations and communities across the state. You can explore by county and project-type.
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Questions?
For budget questions, ideas and outreach planning, contact UW–Madison Government Affairs staff.
Crystal Potts
Senior Director of State Relations and Statewide Outreach
Mitch Goettl
Assistant Director of State Relations
For media questions, find out more from the Office of Strategic Communication.