Pritzker says he has authority to extend a stay-at-home order

Published May 15, 2020 7:00pm ET



With regions, counties and municipalities drawing up plans to reopen their economies, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said that extending the stay-at-home until the end of May is within his power.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court this week overruled that governor’s extension, ruling that Tony Evers’ administration overstepped its authority.

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