Evers' capital budget proposal includes about $1 billion for University of Wisconsin System campuses.
The overall size of the committee's capital proposal drew some praise from Democrats who said the $1.9 billion number showed Republicans were taking the lead from Evers.
Still early in the state budget process, local legislators hope for compromise with the governor going forward.
The State Building Commission took up the Democratic governor's $2.5 billion capital budget for the 2019-21 biennium Wednesday
State agencies submitted about $3.4 billion in requests last fall to address a growing backlog of deferred maintenance and lack of money in recent budgets, according to Evers.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tony Evers cast the sole vote against the University of Wisconsin System's proposed 2019-21 operating budget.
The majority of the increase would be awarded based on how well schools meet performance metrics.
Madison continues to move forward on major projects.
Madison's finance committee amended the upcoming budget to allow for seven new police recruits to help with staffing at the Midtown Police Station at its Monday meeting.
A revised $351.1 million capital budget, which now includes $167.4 million of borrowing, faces further adjustment by the full City Council.
The city's finance committee will discuss 34 proposed amendments to Mayor Paul Soglin's propose $329.7 million capital budget on Monday.
Soglin's $329.7 million capital budget, unveiled at a press conference Tuesday morning, begins the long-planned, $26.1 million renovation of the landmark Madison Municipal Building, a major driver in capital spending and borrowing.
The mayor asks managers to restrain spending proposals with an eye to reducing borrowing up to 50 percent in the 2017 capital budget.
Late Tuesday the City Council was nearing votes on the final capital budget while the operating budget remained on the agenda.
The mayor said he'll address his concerns outside of the budget.
The mayor would delay a police and fire station, plan for fewer neighborhood centers and more.
The mayor, council leadership and staff will meet Thursday to discuss issues and how to proceed.
The final capital budget for 2015 that preserves funds to move ahead with a public market district next year but holds off on new neighborhood centers until council members approve a plan.
Mayor's budget would bring 3 percent wage increase for police, firefighters and 1.5 percent for other union employees.
Mayor's budget would bring 3 percent wage increase for police, firefighters and 1.5 percent for other union employees.
The Board of Estimates adds a net $1.8 million in borrowing to Mayor Paul Soglin's capital budget proposal, including Midtown district police station and internet initiatives.
Mayor's proposal brings new push on neighborhood centers.
Mayor's proposal brings new push on neighborhood centers.
City and JDS Development will continue talks on down-scaled project through Oct. 15
