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Rep. Steineke: Counties Have Tools to Manage Pandemic

By Frederica Freyberg | Here & Now

May 22, 2020

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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.

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