2 chapters across the catalog
The Wisconsin Supreme Court upheld Governor Tony Evers' use of a "partial veto" to lock in school funding increases until the year 2425. By striking individual words and digits in a budget bill, Evers fundamentally altered the legislation's duration and meaning. This "word veto" power is highlighted as a significant expansion of executive authority and a unique legal precedent in US state governance.
Hawaii Beach Closures, Wisconsin Lockdown Extension
A listener in Hawaii reports that the Governor has closed beaches while allowing swimming, leading to a 20% pay cut for state employees due to lost tourism revenue. In Wisconsin, Governor Tony Evers extended the "safer at home" order until May 26, stating that normalcy will not return until a vaccine is available. The hosts discuss the economic devastation caused by these prolonged state-level lockdowns.
