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Montgomery: The state is expanding eligibility later this month for COVID-19 vaccinations to more front-line workers, residents with certain chronic health conditions, and people 55 and older, officials announced Friday. “We have been concerned that many people at high risk and others engaged in close-contact work have not been eligible to receive the vaccine yet, but with the additional vaccine supply we are better able to meet the needs of Alabama residents,” Gov. Kay Ivey said in a statement. The expansion, starting March 22, will add more than 2 million people to the groups who can receive a COVID-19 vaccination in Alabama, roughly doubling the number of people now eligible. But demand continues to exceed supply and will increase the competition to find shots. State Health Officer Scott Harris said eligibility was expanded because of the
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Senate passes legislation to trim Idaho governor s powers
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Senate passes legislation to trim Idaho governor s powers
KEITH RIDLER, Associated Press
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BOISE, Idaho (AP) The first significant piece of legislation aimed at trimming a governor’s powers during declared emergencies while increasing the Legislature s power cleared the Senate on Friday and is headed to the House.
The Senate voted 27-7 to approve the measure that targets emergency powers during human-made events, such as a terrorist attack.
A companion House bill targets a governor’s authority during natural disasters. Both bills have similar language.
Lawmakers say the coronavirus pandemic showed that the state’s current system is a relic from the Cold War that concentrates too much power in the executive branch.
Senate passes legislation to trim Idaho governor s powers
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