Harvey County staying in ‘Phase 2’ of reopening plan, at least through June 2

The Harvey County Commission in a special meeting Tuesday night (May 26) voted to remain in the second phase of its local reopening plan. The local decision followed Kansas Governor Laura Kelly’s announcement earlier in the day that she would veto a House bill related to the state’s COVID-19 response, limiting the governor’s executive power when it comes to emergencies. This ended the state’s executive order concerning Kelly’s phased reopening plan as of 11:59 p.m. Tuesday. It’s this decision that. moving forward, passes restrictions and guidelines with reopening businesses on to the county level.
(Read more: KWCH News)