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Little Rock mayor issues mask order. Will the governor let it stand? [View all]
June 25, 2020 6:25 pm
Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. finally issued his promised executive order this evening requiring people in Little Rock to wear face coverings when they cannot maintain sufficient distance between others.
His order, promised since last week, contends it does not contradict the governor’s emergency declaration and his ensuing orders and state directives. That is an open question. He insists it is legal.
The governor said today that while he REALLY wants people to wear masks, he refuses to mandate it statewide, except in some limited circumstances, such as restaurant staff and customers before eating and drinking. Scott’s order seems to go farther. It says:
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https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2020/06/25/little-rock-mayor-issues-mask-order-questions-remains
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