Wisconsin Assembly eyes limits on governor’s veto powers

By Benjamin Yount / The Center Square contributor

Published February 21, 2024 8:09am ET

Wisconsin Assembly eyes limits on governor’s veto powers — FILE - Gov. Tony Evers, D-Wis., speaks before President Joe Biden at the Earth Rider Brewery, Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, in Superior, Wis. The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, agreed to hear Evers' lawsuit against the Republican-controlled Legislature arguing that it is obstructing basic government functions. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

(The Center Square) – Republicans in the Wisconsin Assembly are taking the first step to reign in some of the governor’s veto power.

Lawmakers on Tuesday took up Assembly Joint Resolution 112, which would change the Wisconsin Constitution to stop the governor from raising a tax or a fee on his own.

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