As Pritzker continues to extend his emergency powers, what role should the General Assembly play? – Illinois Policy Institute

Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation March 9, triggering 30 days of emergency powers granted to him by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act. That would have expired April 7, but Pritzker issued a second disaster proclamation April 1 extending his emergency powers. But at some point after 30, 60, or even 90 days, an emergency becomes a long-term problem, and the Illinois General Assembly should be involved in its management.