Patrick MarleyMilwaukee Journal Sentinel
A lawsuit in Racine could determine how much power local officials have to close bars and gyms and take other steps to try to contain the pandemic. The lawsuit — which has gone abysmally for Racine officials in its initial stages — comes as health officials raise concerns about an increase in cases.
The Supreme Court in May issued a 4-3 decision that tossed out a statewide stay-at-home order issued by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers. The lawsuit was brought by Republican lawmakers, who argued they should have a say in any state rules meant to contain the virus.
After winning the case, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos of Rochester and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald of Juneau said they didn’t think any state rules were needed. Local officials could handle the illness by putting in place their own rules, they argued.
Indeed, in the hours after the Supreme Court issued its decision, several communities imposed their own orders, many of them mirroring the ones written by the Evers administration.
After winning the case, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos of Rochester and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald of Juneau said they didn’t think any state rules were needed. Local officials could handle the illness by putting in place their own rules, they argued.
Indeed, in the hours after the Supreme Court issued its decision, several communities imposed their own orders, many of them mirroring the ones written by the Evers administration.
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