Lawrence city leaders have approved their annual list of legislative priorities, including several additions regarding state support for local government responses to the coronavirus pandemic. The Lawrence City Commission provides the priority statement annually to the local state legislative delegation ahead of its session, and city staff uses the statement to guide input on legislation. Issues related to the pandemic in the statement include support for enforcement of local health department orders, local control regarding any changes to the Kansas Emergency Management Act, and assurances related to the availability of state and federal funding and supplies.
Source: LJWorld.com.
