University of Wisconsin System’s request for $95.2 million more in state funding next year will be a “tough ask,” a top Republican lawmaker said Wednesday.  State Rep. John Nygren, R-Marinette, who co-chairs the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee, said he respects UW System President Ray Cross’ efforts to reach out to lawmakers, but has told him … Continue reading Top GOP lawmaker calls UW System budget request ‘tough ask’