Heather Hollingsworth and Andy Tsubasa Field, Associated Press
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Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly answers questions during a news conference, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, at the Statehouse in Topeka, Kan. (AP Photo/John Hanna)
TOPEKA (AP) The Republican-led state Senate on Thursday approved a bill that would extend Kansas’ state of emergency while limiting Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s power to direct the pandemic response, as workers sought to speed up the pace of coronavirus vaccinations.
A law enacted in June limits Kelly’s ability to close businesses and allows counties to opt out of health orders she issues. The law and a state of emergency that makes it easier for officials to deal with the pandemic are set to expire Jan. 26. The bill voted on Thursday would extend both through March 31.
Tony s Kansas City
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Quick peek at local COVID rules relaxing
JUST A BIT across the state as we cope with the mostly peaceful transition of power and/or the downfall of the republic sparked by social media slap fighting.
Check-it . . .
Bars, restaurants and taverns in Wyandotte County will be allowed to serve patrons until midnight and to stay open until 12:30 a.m. starting on Wednesday.Dr. Allen Greiner, the Unified Government Department of Public Health Medical Officer, issued a new health order on Tuesday after getting feedback from local small business owners.The new order relaxes guidance from a local health order originally issued on Nov.
Updated: 9:34 PM CST Jan 12, 2021 KMBC 9 News Staff Bars, restaurants and taverns in Wyandotte County will be allowed to serve patrons until midnight and to stay open until 12:30 a.m. starting on Wednesday.Dr. Allen Greiner, the Unified Government Department of Public Health Medical Officer, issued a new health order on Tuesday after getting feedback from local small business owners.The new order relaxes guidance from a local health order originally issued on Nov. 20 that required bars, restaurants and taverns to close at 10 p.m. That order was issued in response to a resurgence of COVID-19 cases in Wyandotte County. “We had a very productive meeting late last week, and I appreciate the time and valuable input we received from business owners, chamber representatives and public health officials who participated,” Unified Government Mayor David Alvey said in a statement. “Our goal is to find ways to help Wyandotte County businesses operate and succeed du
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