Gov. Scott Walker says he thinks the state Legislature can afford to give the go-ahead to a few new programs during the spring legislative session, including elements of his college affordability plan.
But Walker told reporters in Madison that spending should stay near the $20 million mark.
“We want to keep it pretty conservative, we want to make sure we start out with a good base. If we’re going to invest significant new dollars in public education, we’re going to need to start with a good base,” he said.
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Some Republican lawmakers have said they want to be cautious on new spending after revenue estimates showed the state will have slightly less money than expected.
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