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Senate takes 1st step to trim governor’s emergency powers

Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services//January 25, 2021//

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Senate takes 1st step to trim governor’s emergency powers

Senate takes 1st step to trim governor’s emergency powers

Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services//January 25, 2021//

State lawmakers took the first steps Monday to trim the powers of the governor — this one and all successors — to enact and enforce unlimited emergency orders. On a...

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