MIDDLETON – Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ effort that is latest to entice Republican lawmakers to back their intend to expand a medical health insurance system failed Wednesday hours after he announced it.

Evers attempted to attract help from Republicans whom control the Legislature by linking his proposition to $1 billion in money for efforts they help.

Republican leaders swiftly rejected Evers’ concept, just like they thwarted their previous efforts to draw extra federal help by making BadgerCare Plus offered to about 100,000 more Wisconsinites. Evers’ plan would net Wisconsin $1.6 billion over couple of years. Read more