Less than an hour after the Assembly voted to end the current safeguard, Evers issued a new one. Democrats offer a legislative mask safeguard, Republicans rule it’s not germane to a COVID bill.
Gov. Tony Evers’ administration is also appointing more Black leaders to head state agencies and more Black judges.
Assembly shoots down a compromise deal with Gov. Evers while the Senate nearly costs the state $50 million per month in a rushed vote.
Department of Health Services finalizes recommendations from a volunteer committee of medical experts.
Nearly two dozen organizations ask legislators not to rescind face mask requirements. Senate does it anyway, Assembly is next.
Proposals would end face mask safeguards, micromanage vaccine distribution, and leave unchecked the coronavirus spread affecting prison inmates and guards.
Committee’s recommendations still need DHS approval. Some groups will be at an employer’s discretion.
Last time, blocking access to his feed cost Wisconsin taxpayers $200,000 in court costs.
Jan. 6 attackers “don’t value the freedom of this country.”
Evers says he plans to extend statewide mask order that is set to expire Tuesday.
