Wisconsin Legislature Passes Joint Resolution to Reopen State Capitol

Tuesday, January 5th, 2021 -- 8:00 AM

(WMTV) The state Legislature has passed a joint resolution to reopen the Wisconsin State Capitol, lawmakers announced.

The Department of Administration originally closed the Capitol on March 25.  Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) mentioned Gov. Tony Evers in his statement about the reopening.

“Governor Evers can handle access to his office as he sees fit,” said Vos. “As for the Legislature, we’re committed to public access and the safe re-opening of our state - that includes the People’s House.”

Capitol tours were canceled previously in an announcement on March 12. The release did not mention if the tours would resume.

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