State Supreme Court Rules Wisconsin Governor Can’t Limit Restaurant Capacity During CCP Virus Pandemic

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, a member of Wisconsin's Electoral College, cast his vote at the state Capitol in Madison, Wis., on Dec. 14, 2020. AP Photo/Morry Gash, Pool

The Wisconsin state Supreme Court ruled against Gov. Tony Evers’ executive orders that reduced capacity on restaurants, bars, and other businesses due to the CCP virus pandemic.

In a 4-3 ruling (pdf) Wednesday, the state court said the Democrat governor’s administration lacks authority to issue the orders, coming two weeks after the court struck down the state’s mask mandate.