The Wisconsin Assembly, controlled by Republicans, canceled a vote on Thursday afternoon to repeal Governor Tony Evers' mask mandate.  District 1 Representative Joel Kitchens said he expected the vote to be close and that the concern over losing federal funding played a key role in delaying the vote.

Speaker Robin Vos reportedly stated that the vote would be done only if federal money the state receives would not be at stake.  The assembly could be called back in session for a vote as early as next week to repeal the mask ban.  Kitchens said the reason behind Republicans repealing the mask mandate is questioning Governor Evers' sole authority to issue such action.  Governor Evers extended Wisconsin's mask mandate last week through March 20.