Madison, WI – Rep. Treig E. Pronschinske released the following statement succeeding the decision by the Joint Committee on Finance to include the UW-Eau Claire Science Hall in the 2023-25 biennial budget:

“The Joint Committee on Finance made a sensible decision this past week in allocating $230 million towards the building of a new UW-Eau Claire Science Hall. I am thankful for their decision-making and discretion on this matter.

“This new building will be a beacon for future learning for UW-Eau Claire and all those who attend that fine institution. I am honored to have worked alongside my colleagues on getting this through. I hope Governor Evers will have the sense to also see this resolution through.”