Spending is on the rise -- just not at the level Evers recommended

In line with his promise to increase investments in education, Gov. Tony Evers vowed on the campaign trail to boost funding for the University of Wisconsin system and technical colleges. 

Unlike with K-12 spending, in which Evers pledged a $1.4 billion increase, he did not attach a specific increase to his pledge -- only that the state would spend more.

Evers sought to freeze tuition at UW campuses by providing $150 million in new funding. His budget also included $1 billion for building projects around the UW system. Evers also increased general state aid going to technical colleges by $18 million.

The budget, approved by the Republican-controlled state Legislature and signed off by Evers, gave an additional $58 million to the UW system, about half of the governor's original request. 

The Legislature also agreed to back Evers' proposal to provide $1 billion for building upgrades and construction.

Republicans approved a $25 million increase in state funding for tech schools -- more than what Evers proposed. 

The final budget shows an increase in spending for UW and technical colleges.

We rate this Promise Kept.