The Republican-controlled state Senate voted 18-13 to repeal Wisconsin’s mask mandate. Continuing Coverage: Coronavirus in WisconsinIt followed hours of debate from both sides.”But frankly, I’m pissed. I’m pissed because my neighbors are dying. I’m pissed because I haven’t hugged my family in the last nine months. and the people who have been suffering the most are not even able to come and speak to see what’s happening right now,” state Sen. Chris Larson said. “I would not advocate to not wear a mask. If you’re out, wear one, but it should not be mandated to have to wear one in a continued ongoing proposal that this emergency is the same thing on and on and on again. That is not the authority of the governor past 61 days,” state Sen. Van Wanggaard said. Republican Sens. Rob Cowles and Dale Kooyenga joined Democrats in opposing the measure.This is a joint resolution.The state assembly still needs to vote on it and plans a vote on Thursday.Both legislative chambers have to pass the resolution in order to undo the governor’s statewide mask requirement.If it passes, a mask mandate would be left up to individual cities and counties.Sign up for coronavirus email alerts from WISNGet breaking news alerts with the WISN 12 app.Follow us: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube
The Republican-controlled state Senate voted 18-13 to repeal Wisconsin’s mask mandate.
Continuing Coverage: Coronavirus in Wisconsin
It followed hours of debate from both sides.
“But frankly, I’m pissed. I’m pissed because my neighbors are dying. I’m pissed because I haven’t hugged my family in the last nine months. and the people who have been suffering the most are not even able to come and speak to see what’s happening right now,” state Sen. Chris Larson said.
“I would not advocate to not wear a mask. If you’re out, wear one, but it should not be mandated to have to wear one in a continued ongoing proposal that this emergency is the same thing on and on and on again. That is not the authority of the governor past 61 days,” state Sen. Van Wanggaard said.
Republican Sens. Rob Cowles and Dale Kooyenga joined Democrats in opposing the measure.
This is a joint resolution.
The state assembly still needs to vote on it and plans a vote on Thursday.
Both legislative chambers have to pass the resolution in order to undo the governor’s statewide mask requirement.
If it passes, a mask mandate would be left up to individual cities and counties.
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