Kansas lawmakers OK barring COVID-19 suits, curbing Gov. Laura Kelly

Republicans have pushed a big package through the GOP-controlled Kansas Legislature that would shield businesses and health care providers from coronavirus-related lawsuits. The bill they approved Friday also would shift control of the state’s pandemic response from Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly to legislative leaders. Sign up for our Newsletters The sweeping bill was approved by votes of 27-11 in the Senate and 76-34 in the House. The measure…