Three Democratic lawmakers from Dane County on Monday said Gov. Scott Walker's proposed $300 million cut to the University of Wisconsin System would damage the local and state economy and the quality of a UW education.
Dane County lawmakers blast cuts to UW
Bascom Hall, Bascom Hill and the central University of Wisconsin-Madison campus are pictured in an aerial view during autumn on Oct. 12, 2013.
The UW Board of Regents vowed to push back against the proposed budget cuts and correct misconceptions about how the schools function.
Wisconsin is one of a handful of states that hasn't restored higher education funding in this fiscal year to where it was in 2009-2010.
Ray Cross says he is "frustrated" by the governor's comments that faculty should teach more classes.
The governor made the suggestion Wednesday in response to concerns about a $300 million cut to the UW System.
The governor is proposing a $300 million cut in exchange for more autonomy for the 26-campus system.
