Wisconsin Governor Signs Bill for Major UW System Projects, Limits Diversity Positions
The new legislation, part of a deal with GOP lawmakers, allocates over $500 million for construction and renovation, while restricting diversity roles across campuses.
- Democratic Gov. Tony Evers signed a bill authorizing hundreds of millions in spending for the University of Wisconsin System's construction and renovation projects.
- The bill, resulting from a compromise with Republican legislators, includes funding for a new engineering building at UW-Madison and renovations at UW-Whitewater.
- In exchange for the funding, the deal imposes limitations on diversity positions across the UW system.
- The legislation taps into the state's budget surplus and authorizes borrowing, aiming to enhance educational facilities and support staff pay raises.
- Critics argue the compromise may set a concerning precedent for future budget negotiations, affecting diversity initiatives and campus inclusivity.
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