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MADISON - In a matter of seconds Tuesday, Republican lawmakers shut down Democratic Gov. Tony Evers special session that sought to expand BadgerCare Plus and draw $1.6 billion in federal aid to Wisconsin.
Three Republicans one in the Senate and two in the Assembly initiated the special session at 1 p.m. and ended it moments later. Most lawmakers were absent, but some Democrats urged them to keep the session alive.
It s the latest instance of Republicans declining to take up matters prioritized by Evers. In the last two years, Republicans have passed on acting on Evers special sessions to require universal background checks on guns; increase school funding; ban police chokeholds and no-knock warrants; and delay the April 2020 election because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Republicans quickly end Evers special session on Badger Care Plus
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Republicans quickly end Evers special session on Badger Care Plus
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