Mayors tell lawmakers Noem’s inaction has them hamstrung

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Mayors from South Dakota’s largest cities told lawmakers that Gov. Kristi Noem’s resistance to ordering a statewide business shutdown has left them struggling to take action to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

Legislators convened through a conference call to consider a series of emergency bills.

The proposals would give state officials the power to limit gatherings and enact other measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 if a public health emergency was declared, but pushes the decision to close businesses to cities and counties.

The governor says the state could be battling COVID-19 for months, but wants to keep businesses open.

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