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- Hello, I'm Frederica Freyberg.
We bring you this special report
as Wisconsin governor Tony Evers prepares to address the state
about the COVID-19 pandemic,
specifically the Wisconsin Supreme Court's ruling
regarding extending the 'Safer at Home' order until May 26th.
The Republican lawsuit challenged
Department of Health Services Secretary designee Andrea Palm's
constitutional authority
saying Secretary Palm exceeded that power
when she issued an extension.
Republicans eager to reopen the state's economy
asked the Wisconsin Supreme Court
to overturn that extended order
and at the same time,
provide lawmakers and the governor six days
to come up with an alternative plan
through the Legislature's
administrative rulemaking process.
Governor Tony Evers is about to address a statewide audience.
PBS Wisconsin will carry that address as soon as it begins.
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