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On Wednesday night, the Wisconsin Supreme Court overturned Gov. Tony Evers extension of the state’s safer-at-home order in a close 4-3 vote.
BREAKING: Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down Gov. Tony Evers' order to stay home in a 4-3 decision.
— Molly Beck (@MollyBeck) May 13, 2020
Immediately after the order was blocked bars across the state were packed with customers.
Nick’s Bar on 2nd Street posted a video on Twitteraround 45 minutes after the stay-at-home order was rescinded and it shows people sitting at every seat at the bar and multiple people standing against the wall with no social distancing between anyone.
https://twitter.com/someknew/status/1260865058411708417
45 minutes after the bars open in Wisconsin…. pic.twitter.com/xqaDlS6ajP
— Nick's bar (@nicksonsec) May 14, 2020
The Iron Hog Saloon in the Town of Port Washington also opened its doors and was pretty busy
Via FOX 6 Now
The Tavern League of Wisconsin told its members Wednesday that the ruling meant they could “open immediately.” It’s what the Iron Hog Saloon in Port Washington had already been doing.
“I opened to keep my business going and keep my employee’s families fed,” said Chad Arndt, owner of the Iron Hog Saloon. “There is no mask-wearing. We are cleaning up after every person, we are constantly cleaning up. Everything is done in plastic. We are not having any entertainment.”
Wisconsin governor Tony Evers says he’s disappointed in the supreme court’s ruling and is still recommending businesses to stay closed.
I am disappointed in this decision, but our top priority has been and will remain doing what we can and what we have to do to protect the health and safety of our state. After months of unproductive posturing, I hope the folks in the Legislature are ready to do the same.
— Governor Tony Evers (@GovEvers) May 14, 2020
And just because the Supreme Court says it’s okay to open, doesn’t mean that science does. We need everyone to continue doing their part to keep our families, our neighbors and our communities safe by continuing to stay safer at home, practice social distancing, and limit travel.
— Governor Tony Evers (@GovEvers) May 14, 2020