Route Fifty: In the fight against the coronavirus, some city officials acted earlier, or went further, than their state leaders with public health measures meant to curb the spread of the respiratory illness. It’s a dynamic that has at times led to tensions and clashes over whether cities have the power to adopt certain policies under state law.
Mayors in states like Arizona, South Carolina and Mississippi say that when it comes to precautions intended to slow the virus’s spread, like stay-at-home orders and deciding which businesses can remain open, they’d prefer a strong and coordinated approach at the state level.
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