Senate panel revives debate over health secretary’s powers

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The Senate is reviving a bill that would remove the power of the state health secretary to take steps toward preventing the spread of contagious diseases, a proposal that Gov. Laura Kelly's administration says puts public health at risk.

Heading up the effort was Republican state Sen. Mark Steffen of Hutchinson, a staunch advocate of "health freedom" who also is advocating for a related bill that would prevent employers and schools from enforcing any kind of . . .

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