TUE PM Update: Evers’ sweeping stay-at-home order draws criticism from GOP lawmakers

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Tony Evers today announced a sweeping stay-at-home order that limits personal contact between Wisconsinites but allows essential businesses to remain open over the next month. Evers’ order, which begins at 8 a.m. tomorrow, lists a host of businesses — from grocery stores and pharmacies to hardware stores and banks — that… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me     Forgot Password

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Rep. Allen: Statement on emergency order #12

Rep. Allen released the following statement on Safer at Home Emergency Order #12: Today, the Evers Administration released Emergency Order 12, ostensibly to prevent the spread of COVID-19.  All levels of government remain committed to keeping our friends, neighbors, and loved ones safe from this illness. During times of crisis, it is important for leaders to over-communicate, so people know what to expect.  There remain a lot of unknowns and unanswered questions. Unfortunately, Gov. Evers has not shown transparency and forthrightness with legislative leaders and even within his own Administration.  Until the Order was issued today, there was no clarity

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Sen. Larson: Announces voter protection legislative package

Milwaukee, WI – Today, Senator Chris Larson, along with Representative Jonathan Brostoff, released a package of 7 legislative proposals aimed at protecting access to the ballot and ensuring electoral integrity. “An effective democracy is at the heart of our nation and during a declared state of emergency that remains unchanged. As such, Governor Evers has made it clear the election in Wisconsin must proceed. In addition to the actions taken by the Wisconsin Election Commission, legislators must also act to protect the rights of voters amid the COVID-19 crisis. This, and any future public health emergencies, have the potential to disrupt

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Sargent campaign: Announces endorsement from Sup. Ratcliff

MADISON– Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) released the following statement announcing an endorsement from Dane County Supervisor Melissa Ratcliff for her candidacy for Wisconsin’s 16th Senate District: “Today I am proud to announce an endorsement from Supervisor Melissa Ratcliff,” said Sargent. “Supervisor Ratcliff is a dedicated public servant for Cottage Grove and the Town of Pleasant Springs, fighting with integrity and compassion for her community. I am very humbled to have her support.” Melissa Ratcliff serves as the Dane County Board Supervisor for the 36th District, in addition to serving on the Village Board as a Trustee for the Village of Cottage

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WisGOP: Statement on Gov. Evers’ shelter in place order

[Madison, WI] – In response to Gov. Tony Evers’ shelter in place order, the Republican Party of Wisconsin issued the following statement from Chairman Andrew Hitt: “Gov. Tony Evers has caused mass confusion for people and businesses across Wisconsin. Yesterday, he chose to announce his forthcoming shelter in place order on Twitter, sat silent for nearly 24 hours, and then released a 16-page order that exposes violators to up to 30 days of imprisonment. Wisconsinites are left with questions and the Governor should answer them instead of limiting reporters to one question each.”

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Brown County Exec. Streckenbach: Statement regarding Gov. Evers’ order

(Brown County, Wis.) – Governor Tony Evers today issued Emergency Order #12, entitled “Safer at Home” which orders individuals to stay at home unless they need to perform essential functions. “Brown County is committed to preventing the spread of COVID-19, while providing support and resources necessary to the public,” says Streckenbach. “We already initiated measures to provide essential services while safeguarding employees and the public and will continue to do so.” Executive Streckenbach also encourages all essential businesses and operations in Brown County to remain open, as per the Governor’s order. Organizations that remain open should use technology to avoid

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Sen. Wirch: April 7th election still on; officials ask voters to cast absentee ballots

Kenosha – With all of the uncertainty and chaos overtaking our lives at the moment, it would be easy to overlook the fact that spring elections are coming up on April 7.  As is the case for many right now, the COVID-19 outbreak has forced state election officials and municipal clerks to adapt on the fly. Early voting, also known as voting absentee-in-person, has become increasingly popular in recent years.  However, COVID-19 has caused officials to strongly encourage voting absentee by mail for this election.  You can still request an absentee ballot through April 2 at My Vote Wisconsin (myvote.wi.gov).  A

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Rep. Neubauer: Gov. Evers releases “safer at home” order

MADISON – Today, Governor Evers released the full “Safer at Home” emergency order, which requires Wisconsinites to stay at home and cease social contact with anyone who is not a member of their household, except for essential activities, government functions, and essential business operations. The order will go into effect tomorrow morning, and will run through April 24, 2020. Rep. Greta Neubauer released the following statement: “There’s no way around it, the weeks ahead will be a difficult time for all of us as we self-isolate with our households and wait out the COVID-19 storm. But in the face of

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Rep. Allen: Statement on emergency order #12

Rep. Allen released the following statement on Safer at Home Emergency Order #12: Today, the Evers Administration released Emergency Order 12, ostensibly to prevent the spread of COVID-19.  All levels of government remain committed to keeping our friends, neighbors, and loved ones safe from this illness. During times of crisis,

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Sen. Larson: Announces voter protection legislative package

Milwaukee, WI – Today, Senator Chris Larson, along with Representative Jonathan Brostoff, released a package of 7 legislative proposals aimed at protecting access to the ballot and ensuring electoral integrity. “An effective democracy is at the heart of our nation and during a declared state of emergency that remains unchanged. As

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Sargent campaign: Announces endorsement from Sup. Ratcliff

MADISON– Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) released the following statement announcing an endorsement from Dane County Supervisor Melissa Ratcliff for her candidacy for Wisconsin’s 16th Senate District: “Today I am proud to announce an endorsement from Supervisor Melissa Ratcliff,” said Sargent. “Supervisor Ratcliff is a dedicated public servant for Cottage Grove and

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WisGOP: Statement on Gov. Evers’ shelter in place order

[Madison, WI] – In response to Gov. Tony Evers’ shelter in place order, the Republican Party of Wisconsin issued the following statement from Chairman Andrew Hitt: “Gov. Tony Evers has caused mass confusion for people and businesses across Wisconsin. Yesterday, he chose to announce his forthcoming shelter in place order

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Brown County Exec. Streckenbach: Statement regarding Gov. Evers’ order

(Brown County, Wis.) – Governor Tony Evers today issued Emergency Order #12, entitled “Safer at Home” which orders individuals to stay at home unless they need to perform essential functions. “Brown County is committed to preventing the spread of COVID-19, while providing support and resources necessary to the public,” says

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Rep. Neubauer: Gov. Evers releases “safer at home” order

MADISON – Today, Governor Evers released the full “Safer at Home” emergency order, which requires Wisconsinites to stay at home and cease social contact with anyone who is not a member of their household, except for essential activities, government functions, and essential business operations. The order will go into effect

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