Visit WisPolitics-State Affairs for premium content,
keyword notifications, bill tracking and more
Gov. Scott Walker 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 told reporters Tuesday that lawmakers would have to replace the expected two-year savings of $60 million if they nixed the plan. His budget proposal allocates half of the sa...