Walker: Analysis ‘very clearly shows’ self-insurance proposal would help taxpayers

Gov. Scott Walker today downplayed concerns from lawmakers who’ve been skeptical of his proposal to self-insure state employees, calling the expected savings an “incredible amount” that would be re-invested in public schools. Walker's office says the proposal would save $60 million over the next biennium, half of which would go toward a funding increase for K-12. The state’s Group Insurance Board,...