Very concerned about what is going on in Richmond tomorrow. The Gov has declared *mandatory* telework for everyone in executive branch, and barred his employes from going to General Assembly because of the danger.
Yet the legislative leadership is refusing to cancel committee meetings against the advice they are getting from public safety officials. It's a bravado move that endangers the janitors, food service workers, and other state employees who have to be there when leg is meeting.
I spoke with 7 legislators yesterday and asked if it would be safe to come cover tomorrow. They all said I should not. So why are they refusing to cancel?
Keep in mind the State Police are in the Executive Branch so the Gov's office has the best and most up to date information. But separation of powers and confusion among legislators (along with some leaders wanting to win a dick measuring contest) has made a bad situation worse.
Even worse- the legislative leadership has not notified their members that the Governor's office declared a mandatory telework and that they were told to cancel.
So is it safe for advocates for Amy to be there? Legislators say no- but plan to take action on bills anyway in committee- the only part of the process where citizens can be involved. It's incredible arrogance to make advocates choose here.
