"Many of the statements in Governor McKee’s executive order sound familiar because they are identical to those we’ve heard frequently from industry lobbyists in recent months..."
Just wondering how it’s possible for the governor to “suspend enforcement” of a law. I’m assuming this law was duly enacted by the General Assembly and signed into law by the then governor (Raimondo or McKee?). Is anyone out there planning a legal challenge?
I’m not certain, but I gather that it was the invocation of emergency powers that made it possible this time, though that would have to be renewed every 30 days. This doesn’t explain how he was able to prevent enforcement since 2021, however.
Thank you, Kathleen. Always good to know facts vs rhetoric when trying to understand important health care issues that involve our oldest and poorest RI citizens. Very sad commentary on how we value older sick people in this state. Just as poorly as we care for the homeless, or our school age children.
Just wondering how it’s possible for the governor to “suspend enforcement” of a law. I’m assuming this law was duly enacted by the General Assembly and signed into law by the then governor (Raimondo or McKee?). Is anyone out there planning a legal challenge?
I’m not certain, but I gather that it was the invocation of emergency powers that made it possible this time, though that would have to be renewed every 30 days. This doesn’t explain how he was able to prevent enforcement since 2021, however.
Signed into law by Governor McKee, and then delayed from going into effect a few months later, via Executive Order of Governor McKee.
Thank you, Kathleen. Always good to know facts vs rhetoric when trying to understand important health care issues that involve our oldest and poorest RI citizens. Very sad commentary on how we value older sick people in this state. Just as poorly as we care for the homeless, or our school age children.
McKee is just a tool of the rich