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.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

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