Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers requests $20M for communities affected by UW System branch campus closures, aiming to support local economies during transition.

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers seeks $20M from the Joint Finance Committee to aid communities impacted by UW System branch campus closures. The funds would support community transition of closed campuses for new purposes, aiding local economies. The request follows recent closures at UW-Oshkosh's Fond du Lac branch and UW-Milwaukee's Waukesha branch, as well as financial issues at other Wisconsin universities.

May 22, 2024
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