By ROBY BROCK / TALK BUSINESS & POLITICS
Gov. Asa Hutchinson asked lawmakers Monday (March 29) to approve his 60-day extension of the COVID-19 pandemic emergency, and they agreed but not without lengthy debate.
On a voice vote from the Arkansas Legislative Council, state legislators extended the emergency order although several members raised objections. In essence, the legislature voted “no” on a proposal by Sen. Breanne Davis, R-Russellville, to deny the governor the extension. After members voted down the rejection of his request, they voted to approve five executive orders related to the emergency declaration.
Gov. Asa Hutchinson speaking to the Arkansas Legislative Council Monday, asking for a 60-day extension of his state pandemic emergency.
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