Evers’ Professional Service Veto Panned as ‘Defending’ Bureaucracy

Business and policy groups believe Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers used a recent veto to protect government bureaucracy, leaving many waiting on professional licenses from the state in limbo. The bill would have required the state’s Department of Safety and Professional Services to investigate a weeks-long backlog for people needing license and report to the legislature. Instead, Evers vetoed it, saying it would move department resources away from processing applications.