Wisconsin governor restricts public indoor gatherings
4 years, 3 months ago

Wisconsin governor restricts public indoor gatherings

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MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers’ administration issued a new order Tuesday limiting the size of public indoor gatherings as COVID-19 spreads unchecked across the state, in a move certain to alienate Republicans as well as tavern and restaurant owners. The order from state Department of Health Services Secretary Andrea Palm, a member of Evers’ cabinet, limits public indoor gatherings to 25% of the room or building’s capacity. Wisconsin Restaurant Association President Kristine Hillmer called the order “disheartening.” Most restaurants won’t be able to pay their bills if they’re restricted to 25% capacity and may have to close permanently, she said. “Restaurant closures and layoffs are going to be unavoidable with this new order.” Scott Stenger, a lobbyist for the state’s powerful tavern league, said he hadn’t seen the order yet but wants to understand how it can mesh with the May ruling from the state Supreme Court.

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Wisconsin high court tosses out governor’s stay-home order
4 years, 7 months ago

Wisconsin high court tosses out governor’s stay-home order

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down Gov. “Rule-making exists precisely to ensure that kind of controlling, subjective judgement asserted by one unelected official, Palm, is not imposed in Wisconsin,” Roggensack, part of the court’s 5-2 conservative majority, wrote. And it will be Wisconsinites who pay the price.” Dallet also took aim at the potential delay of a …

Wisconsin high court tosses out governor’s stay-home order
4 years, 7 months ago

Wisconsin high court tosses out governor’s stay-home order

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down Gov. “Rule-making exists precisely to ensure that kind of controlling, subjective judgement asserted by one unelected official, Palm, is not imposed in Wisconsin,” Roggensack, part of the court’s 5-2 conservative majority, wrote. And it will be Wisconsinites who pay the price.” Dallet also took aim at the potential delay of a …

Conservative justices bash Wisconsin stay-at-home order
4 years, 8 months ago

Conservative justices bash Wisconsin stay-at-home order

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MADISON, Wis. — Conservative justices who control the Wisconsin Supreme Court raised doubts Tuesday about whether Democratic Gov. Justice Rebecca Bradley suggested during oral arguments over the order that state Department of Health Services Secretary Andrea Palm’s decision to extend the mandate without legislative input amounts to tyranny. “People can go to prison for leaving their homes unless it’s OK …

Evers extends Wisconsin stay-at-home order until May 26
4 years, 8 months ago

Evers extends Wisconsin stay-at-home order until May 26

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers on Thursday closed all K-12 schools for the remainder of the academic year and extended Wisconsin’s stay-at-home order for another month, keeping most nonessential businesses shuttered until after the Memorial Day holiday weekend to slow the spread of the coronavirus. “At the end of the day, my bottom line is keeping people safe and …

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