Wisconsin voters have rejected Republican-authored ballot questions that would have limited the governor’s power to spend federal money.
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin voters on Tuesday rejected Republican-authored ballot questions that would have limited the governor’s power to spend federal money that comes to the state for disaster relief or any other crisis, unless it’s already earmarked., including Gov. Tony Evers , and a host of liberal groups and others organized against the amendments. They had argued adopting them would slow down the distribution of money when it needs to be spent quickly.
The power of Trump’s endorsement will be tested in a Republican congressional primary in northern Wisconsin on Tuesday, and Democrats are deciding on a candidate in a swing House district to take on a GOP incumbent.The amendments, if approved by voters, would require legislative approval before the governor could spend any federal money that comes to the state for disaster relief or any other crisis, unless it’s already earmarked.
In northeastern Wisconsin’s open 8th Congressional District, three Republicans are vying for a chance to succeed Rep. Mike Gallagher, a sometimes Trump critic, who quit in April., running his first race, touts his endorsement by Trump. The former president cut a TV ad for Wied.
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