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Governor Laura Kelly Returns Control to County Officials Regarding Covid-19

 

 

 

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has vetoed House Bill 2054, which would limit the emergency powers she has during the Coronavirus Pandemic.

 

Kelly says the bill would have long lasting consequences on the state. 

 

Kelly is removing the statewide stay at home order and giving control to each county in the state starting on Wednesday. The Ad Astra plan will still be given as guidance but ultimately it will be up to counties to set their own emergency declaration.

 

Kelly says issuing a new emergency declaration is necessary to help protect Kansas citizens from economic disaster and potential Covid-19 case surges. The new declaration is set to end at Midnight on June 19th.

 

Kelly says without the declaration, critical FEMA funding and other assistance will expire. 

 

Kelly adds that it will also help health officials and emergency personnel across the state coordinate going forward. With the declaration expiring on June 19th, Kelly is calling back Legislators back for a session to extend the deadline.

 

 

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