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 Milwaukee, UW System could lose $65 million, UWM and Madison campuses most affected, includes video
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, It’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