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Virus outbreaks stoke tensions in some state capitols

by David A. Lieb
| February 5, 2021 7:06 AM

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — After only their first few weeks of work, tensions already are high among lawmakers meeting in-person at some state capitols — not because of testy debates over taxes, guns or abortion, but because of a disregard for coronavirus precautions.

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