Morning Digest: Wisconsin GOP advances little-noticed measures to strip Democratic governor's power

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● WI Ballot: Wisconsin Republicans have placed two little-noticed amendments on the Aug. 13 primary ballot that would strip Democratic Gov. Tony Evers of key powers, continuing their long-standing efforts to hobble Evers that began even before he took office six years ago.

Democrats have urged voters to reject the two amendments, which would restrict Evers' ability to allocate funding without explicit approval from lawmakers. One would bar legislators from delegating authority over spending to the executive branch, a critical tool that gives officials leeway to address unforeseen issues. The other measure would prohibit the governor from dispensing federal funds without the legislature's permission.