Republican Lawmakers Vote to Slash UW Budget Over Diversity Spending

Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature plan to cut tens of millions in funding from the University of Wisconsin system over diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos wants to cut $32 million from the UW System, an amount he says is equal to the system’s spending on diversity officers.
The move reflects ongoing tensions between Republicans and the university system over issues like free speech and diversity.
UW says the cuts could leave the system hundreds of millions short of what it needs over the next two years.
Gov. Tony Evers has vowed to veto the state budget if the UW cuts go through.