April 15, 2020 – Ozaukee, WI – State Senator Duey Stroebel (R-Cedarburg) released the statement below following Wednesday’s extraordinary session that he virtually connected to from his office in the Capitol.
The measure passed the State Senate by a vote of 31-0 and now goes to Gov. Tony Evers’ desk for approval.
“COVID-19 has created challenges for Wisconsin and this legislation is an important step to address COVID-19 and the human costs that have accompanied it. While the bill does not solve all of our problems, it is a start and provides the ability for the Joint Finance Committee to take future action if necessary.”
“This bill makes key temporary changes to our existing laws and regulations that will allow federal dollars to help our state more effectively fight COVID-19 and aid those who have been negatively impacted by Governor Evers’ shelter in place order. The bill aligns changes to unemployment benefits, reduces the licensing barriers for entry for health care workers and directs the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation to develop plans to assist our economic sectors like manufacturing, retail, tourism and agriculture.”
“We are fortunate Wisconsin has not come close to reaching the predicted COVID-19 case and death levels predicted by early models. I renew my call to move to the next phase of our response, planning an organized way to begin reopening Wisconsin. I look forward to continuing to work with my legislative colleagues and Governor Evers to ensure that we balance the impacts of COVID-19 with the freedom and liberty of our constituents and the realities of our economy.”
