Wisconsin Governor and Legislative Leaders Meet Again to Discuss Coronavirus Relief

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2020 -- 12:00 PM

(AP) -Gov. Tony Evers has met with Republican legislative leaders for the second time in two weeks to discuss proposals to address the pandemic.

The meeting Tuesday came as the state reported a new daily record high in deaths due to the virus.  Republican Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu says Republicans have “serious concerns” about increasing spending to address the virus but would be open to spending surpluses from the medical assistance program.  Assembly Speaker Robin Vos released a package of initiatives late Tuesday afternoon, saying it builds off of Governor Evers’ most recent proposals, provides emergency funding and creates a road map for the state as the pandemic continues.

Vos’ office says the package will also include a necessary statutory change to allow for the safe distribution of certain COVID-19 vaccines.

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