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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do local health officials have too much power to enact orders?

Missouri Capitol
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Missouri Capitol

A group of Republican lawmakers wants to limit the power of local health directors, citing frustration at orders meant to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.

If the bill becomes law it would impose limits on how long such local orders could remain in effect before triggering a review by the state health department or lawmakers.

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