Concerns Over Executive Powers
Clip: Season 4 Episode 433 | 4m 27s
Concerns are voiced about a bill to give the governor more authority over agency heads.
Lawmakers voice concerns about a bill to give the governor more authority over agency heads. The bill would give the governor the power to fire the heads of 10 agencies and replace them with the governor's choice. Supporters say the measure is needed to protect sensitive information, while opponents say it risks politicizing key functions of state government.
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Concerns Over Executive Powers
Clip: Season 4 Episode 433 | 4m 27s
Lawmakers voice concerns about a bill to give the governor more authority over agency heads. The bill would give the governor the power to fire the heads of 10 agencies and replace them with the governor's choice. Supporters say the measure is needed to protect sensitive information, while opponents say it risks politicizing key functions of state government.
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