New Berlin Senator Blasts Evers' Vetoes of Red Tape Reset Bills

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A New Berlin-area state senator is criticizing Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers' recent veto of four 'Red Tape Reset' bills that were intended to reduce state regulations and offset new regulatory costs. The senator argues the vetoed measures would have helped families, businesses, and local governments, but Evers contends they would undermine efficient and effective state rulemaking and expand legislative control over agency regulations.

Why it matters

The debate over the Red Tape Reset bills highlights the ongoing tensions between the state's Republican-controlled legislature and the Democratic governor. The vetoes are seen as a setback by supporters who believe reducing bureaucratic red tape would benefit the state's economy and residents, while Evers argues the bills would have weakened the executive branch's regulatory authority.

The details

The four Red Tape Reset bills vetoed by Evers aimed to require state agencies to offset the costs of any new regulations, limit the number of pages in the state's administrative code, require legislative approval for certain agency rules, and prohibit agencies from enforcing unapproved emergency rules. Supporters framed the measures as ways to help families, businesses, and local governments, but Evers argued they would undermine the state's ability to efficiently and effectively implement rules and regulations.

• On March 21, 2026, Governor Tony Evers vetoed the four Red Tape Reset bills passed by the Wisconsin legislature.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The debate over the Red Tape Reset bills is likely to continue, with the Republican-controlled legislature potentially attempting to override Evers' vetoes or pursue similar regulatory reform measures in the future.