Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers vetoes GOP bill easing child labor laws for 14- and 15-year-olds.

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a Republican bill allowing 14- and 15-year-olds to work without parental consent or a state permit. The proposal, which received unanimous Republican support, aimed to roll back child labor laws amid a national surge in child labor violations. However, Evers objected to the elimination of a process that ensures children are protected from exploitation or dangerous conditions.

April 08, 2024
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