Walker proposes millions for veterans affairs, including improvements at King veterans home
Millions of dollars in state money could be headed to Wisconsin’s veterans homes over the next two fiscal years, if lawmakers approve Gov. Scott Walker’s spending plan for veterans affairs.
In his budget proposal released Wednesday, Walker is asking lawmakers for $50,400 over the next two fiscal years to fund more direct care staff at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King in Waupaca County. He also aims to shift 7.3 full-time equivalent positions at King from administrative roles to direct care staff for residents.
Walker is also requesting $2.6 million over the next two fiscal years for operational improvements and equipment costs at all three of the state’s veterans homes, including funding for resident and security maintenance, electronic health care records and increased Medicare therapy for residents.
"Accountable government also means investing resources where they are needed," Walker said in his budget address at the Capitol Wednesday. "...It is about improving staffing and facilities at our state veterans’ homes."
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