Gov. Scott Walker Proposes Drug Testing, University Cut

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker wants to require drug testing for those seeking a variety of public benefits, dramatically cut funding to the University of Wisconsin System and greatly expand a private school voucher program under a budget he delivered Tuesday that comes as he takes more steps toward a presidential run.

The budget serves as the basis of the Republican's second-term agenda as governor and is the last one he will introduce before the 2016 presidential campaign. It gives Walker a chance to bolster his resume as he continues to add staff, travel to key primary states, meet with donors and make other serious moves for an expected White House run.

Republicans control the Wisconsin Legislature, which should ease passage of the budget, likely sometime in June. But Walker is meeting resistance from some Republicans over the $300 million proposed cut to UW, which comes with a tuition freeze but more freedom from state laws and oversight, as well as a plan to borrow $1.3 billion to pay for roads and infrastructure.

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