Associated Press
MADISON, Wis. (AP) The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Assembly on Thursday passed a doomed COVID-19 response bill that Senate Republicans and Democratic Gov. Tony Evers oppose, and there’s no sign of an agreement on a plan to combat the virus that has killed more than 5,000 people in the state.
Evers and Assembly Democrats have their own proposals that Republicans do not support. The Legislature hasn’t passed anything related to the pandemic since April, and recent talks between Evers and Republican leaders failed to result in a deal.
The Assembly voted 56-34 to pass the bill on Thursday, with all Republicans in support and Democrats against. Republicans voted down the Democratic proposal offered as an amendment, which included accepting the federal Medicaid expansion, something the GOP has long opposed.
Wisconsin Assembly passes COVID-19 bill Senate GOP stands opposed to
By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press
MADISON, Wis. (AP) The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Assembly on Thursday passed a doomed COVID-19 response bill that Senate Republicans and Democratic Gov. Tony Evers are opposed to, and there’s no sign of an agreement on a plan to combat the virus that has killed more than 5,000 people in the state.
Evers and Assembly Democrats have their own proposals that Republicans do not support. The Legislature hasn’t passed anything related to the pandemic since April, and recent talks between Evers and Republican leaders failed to result in a deal.
Wisconsin Assembly passes COVID-19 bill that Senate GOP stands opposed to By: Associated Press January 8, 2021
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By SCOTT BAUER
Associated Press
MADISON, Wis. (AP) The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Assembly on Thursday passed a doomed COVID-19 response bill that Senate Republicans and Democratic Gov. Tony Evers are opposed to, and there’s no sign of an agreement on a plan to combat the virus that has killed more than 5,000 people in the state.
Evers and Assembly Democrats have their own proposals that Republicans do not support. The Legislature hasn’t passed anything related to the pandemic since April, and recent talks between Evers and Republican leaders failed to result in a deal.
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Can Wisconsin employers mandate the COVID-19 vaccine?
Can Wisconsin employers mandate the COVID-19 vaccine?
Employers and states have a history of mandating vaccines, but will it be mandated in Wisconsin and/or the private sector?
MILWAUKEE - It will likely be several months until the coronavirus vaccine is widely available. When that time comes, can employers mandate it? Attorneys tell Contact 6 that historically, the answer has been “yes.” However, they say the Pfizer vaccine may bring some added legal risk.
Sean Scullen, a partner at Quarles and Brady in Milwaukee, says employers are typically within their rights to require employees to get a vaccine. Exemptions must be provided for people with legitimate religious objections or a health issue related to a disability.