Governor Tony Evers' Veto Decisions in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's Democratic Gov. Tony Evers vetoed 41 bills passed by the Republican-led Legislature, rejecting a $3 billion tax cut, loyalty pledges for higher education employees, and a plan on hunting wolves. He signed bills supporting Holocaust education and mental health crisis centers.
Key Points
- Governor Evers vetoed a record number of bills in Wisconsin history
- He supported bipartisan bills for Holocaust education and mental health crisis centers
- Evers objected to tax cuts, loyalty pledges, and superintendent licensure changes
Pros
- Support for Holocaust education in schools
- Increase in mental health crisis centers
Cons
- Rejection of $3 billion tax cut
- Opposition to loyalty pledges in higher education
- Veto of bill related to superintendent licensure
- Charging fees for redacting open records requests