UW–Madison State Budget Toolkit
How You Can Help
“The budget proposal will advance life-saving discoveries and improve access to health care across Wisconsin and build our state’s workforce and next generation of business leaders.”
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 $38.9 billion per year to the Wisconsin economy, according to an April 2026 report issued by Tripp Umbach. This economic activity supports more than 287,232 jobs and generates $1.94 billion in state and local taxes.
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
Assistant Vice Chancellor for University Relations and Senior Director of State Relations & Statewide Outreach
Mitch Goettl
Associate Director of State Relations
For media questions, find out more from the Office of Strategic Communication.