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Romaine Quinn: “We've added over $700 million in new payroll into a system…”

Featuring: Romaine Quinn, Republican | Wisconsin State Senate, District 25

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Senator Romaine Quinn Joins DrydenWire Live for Monthly Legislative Update - June, 2025

Published | Video Starts at 44:34

From 14 to 24, they were down 16,000, roughly 500 kids in that time period. And we've added over 5,700 employees. It's insane. It is insane. We've added over $700 million in new payroll into a system that has declining enrollment. And right now they've been holding flat for this year. But look at the demographics in our state. Our K through 12 systems facing it. UW system is going to face it. (44:34–44:43)

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Asserts that over $700 million in new payroll has been added to the University of Wisconsin system despite declining enrollment.

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