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UW SYSTEM | TOP REPUBLICANS weigh in

Republicans say UW autonomy plan on 'life support'

SCOTT BAUER and TODD RICHMOND Associated Press
Mar 18, 2015
Mar 18, 2015

UW-Madison Lincoln statue — JOHN HART -- State Journal archives

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SCOTT BAUER and TODD RICHMOND Associated Press

Gov. Scott Walker’s plan to grant the University of Wisconsin System autonomy from state oversight and laws appears to be on “life support,” although his proposed $300 million cut is unlikely to change, key Republican lawmakers said Tuesday.

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