Superior, WI (NNCNOW.com)-- Students, administration, and lawmakers addressed the impact of Governor Scott Walker's budget on the University of Wisconsin-Superior.
State Sen. Bob Jauch, D-Poplar, says the budget has some positive provisions, like $10 million-a-year in competitive grants.
Jauch says a tuition increase will decease from 5.5% to 3% and $181 million more will be invested in the University of Wisconsin system.
Jauch also added that Wisconsin should take a look at their neighbors to the west when it comes to higher education.
"We should pay attention to Minnesota where 5% of the population more than Wisconsin has a higher education degree," said Jauch. "They make a lot more money on a medium income."
Jauch says that 76% of the students at UW-Superior receive financial assistance.
Written for the web by: Zach Vavricka
zvavricka@kbjr.com
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