GOVERNOR’S VETOES REMOVE LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT

GOVERNOR’S VETOES REMOVE LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT by Wisconsin State Senator Kathleen Vinehout “I object to the infringement on gubernatorial power and duties,” wrote Governor Walker in his veto message. By his budget vetoes he made it clear he did not want legislative oversight. The governor removed at least 15 portions of state law passed by the legislature that provided legislative authority or provided oversight of the executive branch. Remember your 4th grade civics class lessons about the delicate balance of powers between the three branches of government – the governor (and executive agencies,), the legislature, and the judiciary. ...