Walker’s budget calls for boost in education, $592 million cut in taxes, fees

Gov. Scott Walker today called for a big boost in education funding, $592 million in tax and fee cuts, and a series of conservative priorities as part of a budget he said was the result of "common sense reforms" and "wise fiscal management." Some GOP lawmakers have already expressed reservations about the $649 million Walker wants to pump into K-12 education and his $140 million plan for the UW Sy...