The Walker administration delivered a lump of coal to the University of Wisconsin System just in time for the Christmas holiday, ordering the university system last Friday to shoulder more than a third of $123 million in budget cuts outlined in the state budget for next year. It’s not the first time the administration’s budgeting priorities did not align with the governor’s goal of creating 250,000 jobs over his four-year term. To be sure, there are many factors in encouraging job growth, including the tax and regulatory climate in the state. A well-trained work force and world-class research institutions are also essential elements in creating a vibrant and growing economy in Wisconsin.
