Gov. Tony Evers sues Republican Legislature over 'unconstitutionally' blocking UW pay raises

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33% : Alexander Shur | Wisconsin State JournalLegislative committees controlled by Republicans are violating the state constitution by blocking pay raises for around 35,000 Universities of Wisconsin employees and stalling conservation projects, Gov. Tony Evers argues in a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
24% : In response to the lawsuit, Vos said Evers is also seeking to reverse committee action authorizing 6% raises for most state workers who don't work at UW.
23% : "Republican legislators are unconstitutionally obstructing basic functions of government -- actions that have not only aimed to prevent state government from efficiently and effectively serving the people of our state but are now actively harming tens of thousands of Wisconsinites every day," Evers said in a statement.

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