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Wisconsin Democrats may skip inauguration due to masks not being required

Wisconsin Democrats may skip inauguration due to masks not being required MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin Assembly Democrats might skip inauguration next week because Republicans aren’t requiring masks in the chamber. Minority Leader Gordon Hintz says there’s no need to attend in person and risk spreading the coronavirus. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers swore in all 38 Assembly Democrats virtually on Monday so they don’t need to attend next week’s ceremony to start their terms. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said in a statement Wednesday that lawmakers would be asked to wear masks during the new two-year session but didn’t say they would be required.

Assembly Democrats consider skipping inauguration because of the lack of a mask requirement

Assembly Democrats consider skipping state inauguration because of the lack of a mask requirement Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel © Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Assembly Minority Leader Gordon Hintz applauds as Gov. Tony Evers delivers his 2019 State of the State address at the Capitol in Madison. MADISON - Assembly Democrats may skip the inauguration of state lawmakers next week because Republicans who control the chamber aren t requiring masks and taking other steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19. I think there s real apprehension about being in a room for a sustained period of time with people that aren t willing to wear masks. We ll have to see, but I think there are a lot of people that are planning on not going,  said Assembly Minority Leader Gordon Hintz of Oshkosh. 

COVID-19: Wisconsin Democrats threaten to skip Assembly inauguration

Updated: 6:27 PM CST Dec 30, 2020 The Associated Press Wisconsin Assembly Democrats are considering skipping next week s inauguration ceremony because Republicans who control the chamber aren t mandating lawmakers and staffers wear masks.Continuing Coverage: Coronavirus in WisconsinAssembly Minority Leader Gordon Hintz said he s afraid the lack of masks could spread COVID-19 and having Democrats skip the ceremony is a real possibility. Republican Speaker Robin Vos said in a statement that legislators and staffers would be asked to wear masks during the two-year session that starts Monday but didn t say they would be required. I am so angry about what is going on in the Assembly. I m livid. I cannot believe that the Republican leadership wants to put us all at risk, State Rep. Christine Sinicki said. There are several members of our caucus, myself included, who have very serious health conditions. We should not be in that room, of approximately

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