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Rep. Steineke: Counties Have Tools to Manage Pandemic

WI Republicans not taking up new COVID-19 rules, say state funding pandemic needs doubtful

Aired 05/22/2020

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Rep. Steineke: Counties Have Tools to Manage Pandemic

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WI Republicans not taking up new COVID-19 rules, say state funding pandemic needs doubtful

Governor Tony Evers said this week he would not pursue a state-wide coronavirus response due to Republican objections. Assembly Majority Leader State Representative Jim Steineke weighs in on the governor’s decision, says county health officials have tools to manage pandemic and discusses priorities he would like to see any subsequent federal coronavirus aid go to support.

Aired 05/22/2020

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