The State and Local Leaders Who Aren t Ready to Give Up Pandemic Power | RealClearInvestigations

Lawmakers in most states have either passed laws or introduced legislation aimed at curtailing governors emergency authority. These laws include prohibiting mask mandates and business closures and set time limits on emergency orders.

Twelve states, seven of them with a Democratic governor and legislature, have emergency orders still in place. The remaining states have either ended their emergency or have announced a date to terminate it.  

Supporters of an extended emergency, which include many in the health care field, argue that the effort to limit the ability of governors and health care officials to respond to future crises is dangerous.

via www.realclearinvestigations.com

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