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You are at:Home»Local News»Kansas Senator Tom Hawk says Kansas legislature could close in response to COVID-19 outbreak

Kansas Senator Tom Hawk says Kansas legislature could close in response to COVID-19 outbreak

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By KMAN Staff on March 13, 2020 Local News, Manhattan
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Potential legislature closing
Kansas 22nd District Senator Tom Hawk spoke to KMAN Friday about the possibility of the Kansas legislature closing down in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
He says this step may be taken to prevent the gathering of large groups.
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Hawk says they have prepared their budget in case a shut down does happen.
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Kansas Governor Laura Kelly recently announced restrictions on who is allowed in the Kansas State Capitol building.
COVID-19 testing supplies
Hawk also talked to KMAN about the supply of COVID-19 testing supplies in Kansas, saying he is frustrated with the federal government’s approach.
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However, Hawk says he has received reassurance from the state-level officials.
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For more information about COVID-19, visit the Kansas Department of Health and Environment or Center for Disease Control’s websites.
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