MAPLE BLUFF, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Scott Walker says he doesn’t expect many front-line state employees will be affected by his plans to reorganize duties at several state agencies. Walker told The Associated Press on Monday that he expects most of the consolidation to come in top-level positions like secretaries and their deputies. Walker says he is looking at shuffling duties at the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority, the Department of Safety and Professional Services and the Department of Financial Institutions. Walker says his goal is less about savings and more to make government more efficient and accountable and have better customer service. He says his consolidation and merger plans will be introduced early in the legislative session that begins on Jan. 5.
