State Legislatures Are Finally Limiting Governors’ Emergency Powers. But Only Some of Them.
April 13th 2021, 10:50 am
The covid-19 lockdowns have unexpectedly brought into clear view the fact governors wield immense power over the daily lives of Americans
Some state legislatures have moved to limit this power. Better late than never
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Last week, Indiana governor Eric Holcomb vetoed a bill that would limit gubernatorial authority in declaring emergencies.
The bill would allow the General Assembly to call itself into an emergency session, with the idea that the legislature could then vote to end, or otherwise limit, a governor’s emergency powers. Although both the legislature and the governor’s office are controlled by Republicans, the legislature has apparently wearied of the governor’s repeated renewals of the state’s emergency status in the name of managing the effects of the covid-19 virus.
Republican and Democrats have slammed Joe Biden s announcement
They have said it is divisive , brainless , a radical left ploy and a power grab
Biden established commission to examine expanding the Supreme Court Friday
Move would wipe out conservative majority on the bench formed under Trump
Mitch McConnell said it was more evidence of the far-left s influence on Biden
Mitt Romney said it would forever diminish institutions at our foundation
Rep. Marsha Blackburn said Democrats will destroy institutions to seize power
Nikki Haley said: Court packing is undemocratic, divisive, and brainless
The panel of 36 legal scholars is made up of both liberals and conservatives
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