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February 18, 2011

K-12 Tax & Spending Climate: University of Wisconsin Athletic department's budget is increased 6.3% (!) to $88.368 million for 2011-12

Andy Baggot:

The University of Wisconsin Athletic Department had its operating budget request of $88.368 million for 2011-12 approved without rancor or debate Friday.

Members of the UW Athletic Board voted unanimously to allow the department to spend $5.29 million more than its current operating budget of $83.219 million, an increase designed primarily to address two major capital projects.

The matter-of-fact process and calm pulse of the meeting was in contrast to the mood at the Capitol, where protesters, controversy and edgy rhetoric defined a state budget crisis.

Asked to weigh the two developments, UW athletic director Barry Alvarez acknowledged that sooner or later they will become one.

Posted by Jim Zellmer at February 18, 2011 9:21 PM
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