JFC cuts in half Evers funding increase for UW System
Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee voted Tuesday to add another two years to the freeze on tuition for in-state undergraduates at the UW System. But they nixed Gov. Tony Evers’ plan to backfill that lost tuition revenue with an additional $50.4 million in state aid. Overall, the GOP motion — approved 12-4 along party lines — would provide $69.7 million less in state aid that the $126.6 m… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username or E-mail Password