Sedgwick County commissioners plan a special meeting Wednesday afternoon to decide on next steps after actions taken by Kansas Governor Laura Kelly on Tuesday. The governor vetoed a bill from the legislature to limit the governor’s powers on disaster and emergency declarations. She has transitioned the state reopening plan to guidance only, leaving decisions up to counties on the coronavirus response. The governor also called a special session of the legislature for June 3rd to work on a new emergency management bill. Reno County’s health officer was planning an announcement on next steps after the governor’s decision. Harvey County commissioners have voted to remain in Phase Two of the governor’s plan, and limits on mass gatherings will be increased from 15 to 30. Harvey County commissioners will decide on further steps at their next meeting June 2nd.
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