State capitols face showdown over COVID powers and spending State legislatures across the country will be convening in 2021 with a common theme at the center of their workJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- State lawmakers across the country will convene in 2021 with the continuing COVID-19 pandemic rippling through much of their work — even affecting the way they work. Opponents of pandemic restrictions on businesses cite their harmful effect on the economy. Mike DeWine said his upcoming budget plan is likely to include more funding for the state's health agency and its 113 local public health departments. “We have a health department and a public health system that’s been neglected too long,” DeWine said.

Source: ABC News December 29, 2020 15:33 UTC