Wis. gov wants to add 180 new DOT workers

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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Scott Walker wants to create nearly 200 new transportation engineering positions.

The budget Walker released Wednesday calls for adding 180 engineering and engineering support positions within the state Department of Transportation. The governor says the move would reduce costs for outside consultants by $5.6 million annually.

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