By: Associated Press//February 7, 2017//
By: Associated Press//February 7, 2017//
By SCOTT BAUER
Associated Press
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker told county government leaders Tuesday that his state budget will eliminate the waiting list for long-term care affecting about 2,200 children with developmental, physical or severe emotional disabilities.
The $39 million to do that was just part of a package of increased spending for counties that Walker unveiled to more than 200 officials at the Wisconsin Counties Association annual legislative exchange meeting.
He’s also calling for more money for to support nursing homes, foster care, drug courts and family aids.
Walker’s proposals won praise from Mark O’Connell, head of the WCA, who said the “significant investments” Walker detailed addressed many of the priorities of county governments.
Walker will include the funding recommendations in the budget he releases Wednesday. Highlights of his proposals for counties include: