Evers wants plan to keep DMV offices open for voter IDs

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers ordered state transportation officials Monday to come up with a plan to expand hours at Division of Motor Vehicle offices so people can have an easier time acquiring driver's licenses and identification cards for voting.

Republicans passed a law in 2011 requiring voters to show a form of photo identification at the polls. The GOP argued the move would discourage fraud, although they never produced any evidence of widespread problems in the state. Democrats complained the law is designed to stop traditionally Democratic constituencies such as minorities from voting.

No major problems were reported with voter ID during the state's 2018 November elections.