Democrats ask Walker to take federal money for Medicaid

MADISON - Democratic lawmakers say they hope Gov. Scott Walker will change his mind and accept federal dollars for Medicaid.

Rep. Daniel Riemer of Milwaukee and Sen. Jon Erpenbach of Middleton proposed a plan to expand Wisconsin's BadgerCare coverage. They say it would save the state $240 million over the next two years.

But the bill faces opposition as it enters the Republican-controlled Assembly and Senate chambers. And Walker has said he won't accept federal funds for the program.

Full story: WJFW

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