Page 25 - Governor Evers News Today

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signs a bill allocating half a billion dollars in taxpayer funds over the next 30 years to facilitate the repair of the Milwaukee Brewers stadium, following months of behind-the-scenes negotiations.

Democrat Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a bill that sought to outlaw gender-affirming care such as surgery and puberty blockers for minors on Wednesday.

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a bill that sought to outlaw gender-affirming care for minors.

The governor has repeatedly signaled plans to strike down the measure, which he said in a statement would prevent "patients from receiving that basic, lifesaving care."

The bill would have banned gender-affirming surgeries, which are rare, as well as all forms of gender-affirming care for minors in Wisconsin.

Democratic Governor Tony Evers of Wisconsin exercises veto power to reject a bill aimed at prohibiting gender-affirming care for minors, citing concerns for LGBTQ+ youth and their well-being. The bill, passed by the Republican-controlled state legislature, sought to ban surgeries and other forms of gender-affirming care. At least 22 states have enacted similar laws, resulting in legal challenges.

Democrat Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a bill that sought to outlaw gender-affirming care such as surgery and puberty blockers for minors on Wednesday.

The veto was expected from Evers​, who has vowed to strike down any proposals from the Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature that he deems harmful to LGBTQ+ youth.

The bill Evers vetoed Wednesday was one of several proposals targeting transgender people that he has vowed to reject.

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has vetoed a bill that sought to outlaw gender-affirming care for minors