The News: After Gov. Tony Evers issued an executive order to cut red tape on medical licensing, the Badger Institute, Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL), The MacIver Institute and Americans for Prosperity (AFP) urge the governor and state Legislature to continue to cut red tape to fight the coronavirus pandemic in Wisconsin.
Gov. Evers took meaningful steps on March 27 by issuing Executive Order #16 to ease critical licensing barriers for medical professionals. EO #16 includes the following measures:
These are positive steps, but Wisconsin can and should do more to assist in this current pandemic and prepare for future public health emergencies.
This coronavirus pandemic has been revealing in many ways. Notably, the rules and regulations meant to protect citizens have been proven, in many cases, to actually hinder the response to a public health crisis. We look forward to seeing Wisconsin continue to cut red tape to better address the crisis and keep its citizens safe.