Republicans eye changes, audit after deadly COVID-19 outbreak at state veterans’ homes 

Two Republican lawmakers have introduced measures aimed at tightening safety regulations in response to the deadly COVID-19 outbreak inside the state’s veterans’ homes. 

On Monday, Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) and Rep. David Welter (R-Morris) highlighted a pair of proposals during a virtual press conference that they say would prevent a similar deadly outbreak in the future. They would also require an audit to be performed to examine issues in the state’s handling of the COVID-19 outbreak at the facilities.