Republicans quickly nix Evers’ special session on BadgerCare
Assembly Democrats held a brief press conference, prior to the non-event that was Tuesday’s special session of the Legislature.
Governor Tony Evers’ wanted the Legislature to expand BadgerCare and get some $1.5 billion in federal aid for Wisconsin.
“It doesn’t make sense to have Wisconsinites suffer, and be unhealthy, when this money is available,” said Representative Beth Meyers (D-Bayfield.)
Minority Leader Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) noted the federal money would go towards projects around the state.
“I want this project funded in my region or my district. I want the people in my district to have low-income health insurance,” Hintz said.
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MADISON, Wis. – Republicans lawmakers are putting pressure on Gov. Tony Evers to speed up the vaccine rollout in Wisconsin.
In an effort to get more Wisconsinites vaccinated faster, Republicans took up a proposal Thursday requiring DHS to present its vaccination plan to the Legislature no later than February 28.
Under the bill, the general public would also be eligible for vaccines no later than March 15.
“When I talk to fellow legislators from around the country or friends and family that live in another state, they are shocked that we don t have what other states do where you can go online, find out where you can get a vaccination, register for an appointment, get a confirmation email, maybe a text to say when your turn is up,” Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) said. “We have none of those tools in place right now.”