Evers offers more doable virus responses; Legislature needs to reconvene, now
We know the WI GOP-led, homework-resistant legislature enjoys having the rest of the year off, with pay, what with Senate Majority Leader Fitzgerald campaigning for a Congressional seat and Assembly Speaker Vos having already shut down the session in February, but these 'leaders' need to reconvene remotely now and deal with the crises at hand,
as the Governor has laid out Thursday:
as the Governor has laid out Thursday:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 1, 2020 |
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 |
Gov. Evers Announces Second Package of Comprehensive Legislative Proposals Providing COVID-19 Relief and Support |
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced a second package of comprehensive legislative proposals that would provide critical investments in health services, support for essential workers, and assistance for Wisconsin families and businesses in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor’s announcement today comes just days after Gov. Evers announced a first piece of legislation, which included additional funding and flexibility for public health professionals and healthcare professionals, a repeal of the one-week waiting period for unemployment insurance, expanding and improving access to telehealth services, among many other proposals.
“What the federal government has passed is a great start, but I am concerned it does not go nearly far enough. We need to take aggressive legislative steps here in Wisconsin for not only the health and safety of our families and workers, but for our state’s economy,” said Gov. Evers. “I’m calling on the Legislature to convene without any further delay to take up these proposals supporting our healthcare providers, essential workers, small businesses, and families across our state who need our help during this difficult time. These are unprecedented times, but we must remember that we are all in this together. We need to do everything we can to support those who need it.”
As additional needs and issues arise from agencies and stakeholders, the governor is committed to working with legislators to find bipartisan solutions. The governor’s office welcomes the opportunity to hear and consider any proposals that legislators have to address the impacts of COVID-19 on the health and well-being of Wisconsin residents, businesses and communities.
This package, among many other proposals, includes:
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2 comments:
show up for work or quit.
The gop is a disgrace. The gov. of Georgia just re-opened the beaches over the objections of the mayors and health officials. What is needed now is a demonstration around our capital. Torches and rocks.
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