Additional Response to State Budget Lapse

Opposition to the proposed additional $65.8 million cut to UW System continues to grow. Many chancellors spoke against the cut at an information hearing of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, and Higher Education on Tuesday, November 15, citing that UW System was unfairly targeted to absorb much of the cut. Here are links to the media reports and editorials throughout the state:

WITI Fox 6 MilwaukeeUW System could lose $65 million, UWM and Madison campuses most affected, includes video

Milwaukee Journal SentinelIt’s no time for another cut to UW System, editorial

The Daily Cardinal, UW System grant programs threatened

Wisconsin Radio Network, UW System leaders lament budget lapse losses, includes audio

Wisconsin Public Radio, Business leaders tell Wisconsin Senate to stop cutting from higher education, includes audio

Pierce County Herald, Fund cuts harm programs, UWRF faculty say

Fond du Lac Reporter, UW System bears brunt of budget cuts, editorial