Gov. Evers Signs COVID-19 Response Legislation

By Gov. Tony Evers - Apr 15th, 2020 02:19 pm

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Assembly Bill 1038, now 2019 Wisconsin Act 185, within hours of its passage, providing critical support and relief for Wisconsinites during the COVID-19 public health emergency.

The governor’s full statement on Assembly Bill 1038 was released earlier today and is available here.

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