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Democratic governors are quicker in responding to the coronavirus than Republicans

  • Written by Luke Fowler, Associate Professor and MPA Director, Boise State University
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who did not issue a stay-at-home order for his state until April 1, 2020.Joe Raedle/Getty Images

While the coronavirus pandemic is a national and international concern, state and local officials find themselves on the front lines of the public health battle.

Governors, in particular, have been in the spotlight...

Read more: Democratic governors are quicker in responding to the coronavirus than Republicans

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