Gavel In, Gavel Out - Republicans Take No Action on Evers' Special Session

Thursday, September 21st, 2023 -- 8:01 AM

(Bob Hague, WRN) An expected outcome at the Capitol.

Republican legislative leaders in the state Senate and Assembly gaveled in and out of session on Wednesday, after signaling they’d take no action on a special session from Democratic Governor Tony Evers almost as soon as he called it more than a month ago. Evers wanted lawmakers to take up a $1 billion workforce development package, including $365 million to support hard-pressed child care providers.

In a statement, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu faulted Evers for twice vetoing a bill that would have imposed work-search requirements on welfare recipients.

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