Wisconsin Republicans ask voters to take away governor's power to spend federal money

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AP
Wisconsin Republicans ask voters to take away governor's power to spend federal money

SCOTT BAUER
Sun, July 28, 2024 at 1:03 AM EDT
4 min read

Wisconsin Republicans are asking voters to take away the governor's power to unilaterally spend federal money, a reaction to the billions of dollars that flowed into the state during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Democratic Gov. Tony Evers was free to spend most of that money as he pleased, directing most of it toward small businesses and economic development, angering Republicans who argued the Legislature should have oversight.

That's what would happen under a pair of related constitutional amendments up for voter approval in the Aug. 13 primary election. The changes would apply to Evers and all future governors and cover any federal money to the state that comes without specific spending requirements, often in response to disasters or other emergencies.

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[Traurigkeit]

1. Republicans keep proving over and over they should all die.

Not one republican lead Bill in last 64 years have done anything positive for The People.

[StClone]

2. Vote NO one these two on Aug. 13, 2024.

[Talitha]

4. Thank you, I was just popping in here to check about this.

The language on the April 13 ballot is confusing. But since the Repugs were asking the questions, I had a feeling the correct answer should be no.

[StClone]

3. WI Republicans want check on Evers's current power, which they say is too broad!

Republicans want Von Schittzinpantz as P-Rez, as does the SCOTUS, King of the Universe, no guilt, all pleasure, no-fault, de-facto-God of all supreme ruler, (though afraid of Putin), and dictator.

[dgauss]

5. K&R. Reminder to vote Tuesday 8/13

On edit, vote NO!

[a kennedy]

6. woohoo.....both ballot measures went down.....way to go Wisconsin, there's hope for you yet.

Now, gotta make sure you keep Tammy Baldwin in the Senate come November.