Governor Evers and Representative Vos Release COVID Legislation

Wednesday, November 18th, 2020 -- 1:03 PM

(AP/WBAY) -Gov. Tony Evers has released legislation that he wants the Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature to consider this fall in response to the surging coronavirus pandemic.

The legislation released Tuesday would prohibit evictions and foreclosures through 2021 and continue the suspension of a one-week waiting period before people can collect unemployment.  They would also allow workers, including in healthcare, to claim worker’s compensation benefits related to COVID-19 if they contracted the illness from their occupation.  Tuesday afternoon, Representative Robin Vos (R-Rochester) held a news conference in the Assembly chambers to announce the ideas the Assembly has for COVID-19 relief legislation.  During the conference, Vos announced their ideas include building a “robust” testing system, and doubling the number of contact tracers, as well as helping the healthcare industry.

In addition, Vos announced the ideas also included making sure the distribution of a COVID vaccine was distributed well, helping small businesses and requiring a reform of Unemployment Insurance.  Vos also touched on at-home testing possible.

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