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AdvertisementKansas lawmakers OK barring COVID-19 suits, curbing Gov. Laura KellyHide TranscriptShow TranscriptTHOUSAND IN MARCH. AND WE’RE FOLLOWING SOME BREAKING NEWS AT THIS HOUR, KANSAS REPUBLICANS HAVE VOTED TO RESTRICTED GOVERNOR LAURA KELLY’S EMERGENCY POWERS IN A MARATHON SESSION THAT LASTED JUST A FEW MINUTES SHOT AT 24 HOURS SOME REPUBLICANS THINK THAT THE GOVERNOR A DEMOCRAT HAS OVERREACHED BY RESTRICTING BUSINESSES AND CLOSING SCHOOLS. THE BILL ALSO BAND’S NEW EMERGENCY ORDERS, UNLESS TOP LAWMAKERS APPROVE. IT ALSO REPORTEDLY INCLUDES PROTECTIONS FOR BUSINESSES AND ALSO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS AGAINST LAWSUITS RELATED TO COVID-19 THE OF MOST LIKELY BE VETOED BY GOVERNOR. KELLY ALSO SINCE THE LEGISLATURE’S OUT OF LEGAL MEETING DAYS OF EGYPT WOULD PROBABLY STAND MEAAdvertisementKansas lawmakers OK barring COVID-19 suits, curbing Gov. Laura KellyRepublicans have pushed a big package through the GOP-controlled Kansas Legislature that would shield businesses and health care providers from coronavirus-related lawsuits. The bill they approved Friday also would shift control of the state’s pandemic response from Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly to legislative leaders. The sweeping bill was approved by votes of 27-11 in the Senate and 76-34 in the House. The measure reflects Republicans' view that Kelly is reopening the state's economy too slowly and has been too aggressive with restrictions. Kelly accused GOP lawmakers of trying to “cram” proposal through the Legislature and Democrats were skeptical of the provisions protecting businesses.The bill will most likely be vetoed by Kelly, and since the legislature's out of legal meeting days, a veto would probably stand.The package drew criticism from Dr. Lee Norman, the secretary of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. 3 A.M. UPDATERepublicans are advancing a big package in the GOP-controlled Kansas Legislature that would shield businesses and health care providers from coronavirus-related lawsuits.They also were trying Friday to take control of the state’s pandemic response from Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly. GOP leaders expected both the House and Senate to vote by dawn on a sweeping bill drafted by Republicans. The measure reflects their view that Kelly is moving too slowly to reopen the state’s economy and has been too aggressive in imposing restrictions. Kelly accused GOP lawmakers of trying to “cram” proposal through the Legislature and Democrats were skeptical of the provisions protecting businesses.ORIGINAL STORYKansas legislators have convened for a single-day session on the coronavirus pandemic, with Republican majorities determined to curb Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s power.Some believe Kelly has created new laws that are not really on the books.Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt's new opinion doubts some of the second wave of orders is legal."Clearly, she's acted beyond the authority that she's had," said Sen. Susan Wagle, Senate president.One Senate plan is to restrict her spending for new virus emergency orders unless top lawmakers approve. Democratic state Rep. John Carmichael said he believes the intent is to get the governor and the Democrats."This is nothing more than bushwhacking, folks," Carmichael said.But the House judiciary chairman said that is not true."Continue to have some legislative oversight and make sure we're able to manage what happens across the state, you know, over the weeks and months to come," said Rep. Fred Patton.This is a rush because it's the last day lawmakers can legally meet. Most of the bills deal with an element of the virus. The session has already produced a blockbuster. Kansas Medicaid expansion, which once looked like a sure thing, was defeated."Black and brown people are the most affected because they are poor, plus, they have all the underlying medical conditions," said Sen. Oletha Faust-Goudeau.Republicans have pushed a big package through the GOP-controlled Kansas Legislature that would shield businesses and health care providers from coronavirus-related lawsuits. The bill they approved Friday also would shift control of the state’s pandemic response from Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly to legislative leaders.AdvertisementThe sweeping bill was approved by votes of 27-11 in the Senate and 76-34 in the House. The measure reflects Republicans' view that Kelly is reopening the state's economy too slowly and has been too aggressive with restrictions. Kelly accused GOP lawmakers of trying to “cram” proposal through the Legislature and Democrats were skeptical of the provisions protecting businesses.The bill will most likely be vetoed by Kelly, and since the legislature's out of legal meeting days, a veto would probably stand.The package drew criticism from Dr. Lee Norman, the secretary of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.This content is imported from Twitter.You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.It has been shown that, after being on call and awake for 24 hours, mental processes and cognition are as impaired as when one is above the legal blood alcohol limit. Not the best time for decision-making.— Lee Norman (@SecNorman)3 A.M. UPDATERepublicans are advancing a big package in the GOP-controlled Kansas Legislature that would shield businesses and health care providers from coronavirus-related lawsuits.They also were trying Friday to take control of the state’s pandemic response from Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly. GOP leaders expected both the House and Senate to vote by dawn on a sweeping bill drafted by Republicans. The measure reflects their view that Kelly is moving too slowly to reopen the state’s economy and has been too aggressive in imposing restrictions. Kelly accused GOP lawmakers of trying to “cram” proposal through the Legislature and Democrats were skeptical of the provisions protecting businesses.ORIGINAL STORYKansas legislators have convened for a single-day session on the coronavirus pandemic, with Republican majorities determined to curb Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s power.Some believe Kelly has created new laws that are not really on the books.Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt's new opinion doubts some of the second wave of orders is legal."Clearly, she's acted beyond the authority that she's had," said Sen. Susan Wagle, Senate president.One Senate plan is to restrict her spending for new virus emergency orders unless top lawmakers approve. Democratic state Rep. John Carmichael said he believes the intent is to get the governor and the Democrats."This is nothing more than bushwhacking, folks," Carmichael said.But the House judiciary chairman said that is not true."Continue to have some legislative oversight and make sure we're able to manage what happens across the state, you know, over the weeks and months to come," said Rep. Fred Patton.This is a rush because it's the last day lawmakers can legally meet. Most of the bills deal with an element of the virus. The session has already produced a blockbuster. Kansas Medicaid expansion, which once looked like a sure thing, was defeated."Black and brown people are the most affected because they are poor, plus, they have all the underlying medical conditions," said Sen. Oletha Faust-Goudeau.Loading more articles...

AdvertisementKansas lawmakers OK barring COVID-19 suits, curbing Gov. Laura KellyHide TranscriptShow TranscriptTHOUSAND IN MARCH. AND WE’RE FOLLOWING SOME BREAKING NEWS AT THIS HOUR, KANSAS REPUBLICANS HAVE VOTED TO RESTRICTED GOVERNOR LAURA KELLY’S EMERGENCY POWERS IN A MARATHON SESSION THAT LASTED JUST A FEW MINUTES SHOT AT 24 HOURS SOME REPUBLICANS THINK THAT THE GOVERNOR A DEMOCRAT HAS OVERREACHED BY RESTRICTING BUSINESSES AND CLOSING SCHOOLS. THE BILL ALSO BAND’S NEW EMERGENCY ORDERS, UNLESS TOP LAWMAKERS APPROVE. IT ALSO REPORTEDLY INCLUDES PROTECTIONS FOR BUSINESSES AND ALSO HEALTH...

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