Walker defends plan to self-insure state employees

Photo by Michelle Stocker, The Capital Times
Photo by Michelle Stocker, The Capital Times

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...

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