With the Biden Administration ramping up the distribution of vaccines and with coronavirus cases gradually declining, the end of the pandemic could be on the horizon. Still, with highly contagious, possibly more deadly variants spreading throughout the country, it’s more important than ever that Americans remain vigilant to protect themselves and others — especially as Congress works to enact President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan.
That’s why it’s so alarming that Republican officials — including governors, mayors, and state lawmakers — are taking action to drastically rollback common-sense health measures before it’s safe to do so.
Here are the headlines on Republican efforts to roll back restrictions:
- Deseret News: Utah Governor Eyeing Threshold To End Mask Mandates Across State
- Associated Press: Montana Governor Lifts Statewide Mask Mandate
- KFYR: ND House Passes Anti-Mask Mandate Bill
- Idaho Statesman: Mask mandates Removed In Ada And Valley Counties. What Impact Will That Have?
- WTXL: Gov. Ron DeSantis Wants Florida Legislature To Limit ‘Local Government Pandemic Powers’
- Local 10: Hardly Any Masks Worn At Fla. Gov. Ron Desantis Event, Hotel Gets Warning
- Argus Leader: South Dakota Lawmakers Aim To Kill Cities’ Ability To Order Mask Mandates, Business Restrictions
- Knox News: Knoxville Lawmaker Tries Again To Strip Power From Knox County Board Of Health
- The Tennessean: How A Flurry Of Tennessee Bills Would Reduce Government Control Over Masks, Vaccines And Gatherings
These decisions add to the growing body of troublesome actions taken by Republican leaders on pandemic response.