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Our Perspective: Gov. Evers Issues Statewide Mask Mandate—This Is Not a Wisconsin Legislature v. Palm Redux.

Our Perspective: On July 30, Gov. Evers issued a new coronavirus emergency declaration, Executive Order #82, accompanied by Emergency Order #1, that requires everyone in Wisconsin to wear a mask indoors starting on August 1.
Showing remarkable flexibility, the governor will allow you to remove your mask while eating or drinking. Snarkiness aside, this order is not likely to be challenged; or if so, not successfully. Here’s why.

New AG Opinion Process

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul announced a new procedure for promulgating attorney general opinions.

Why Rulemaking Matters

Rulemaking plays a critical role in protecting the rights of the regulated community by providing notice, consistency, and opportunity for comment..