Tennessee House Speaker says Shelby County Health Department has too much power and control [View all]

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https://www.localmemphis.com/mobile/article/news/investigations/i-team/tennessee-speaker-shelby-county-health-depart-power-dispute/522-60ca8bbf-2fcc-4938-966e-8453cf95d68d

Speaker Cameron Sexton wants to roll back the power of local health departments in the state.

Author: Jeni Diprizio
Published: 3:34 PM CDT October 1, 2020
Updated: 6:08 PM CDT October 1, 2020
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County Health Department, along with other health departments in metro areas in Tennessee, could lose their power if Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton has his way.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, the state has allowed counties that have their own health departments to create their own guidelines. Sexton wants to change that.

More at link.

Wtaf? Just cannot wrap my head around repukes collective desire to infect everyone! WHY???

Memphis is finally getting new cases below 100/day...

Now, with this push from this repuke ahole, Memphis area is saying they are lifting a lot of restrictions on bars, etc. Is it really necessary to get drunk in a packed bar?