Capitol Update – Nightly During Session – Wednesday, March 03, 2021

Capitol Update is daily review of state government during the Legislative Session. Today’s topics include:

• Flags at state buildings were lowered to half-staff Wednesday to honor COVID-19 victims and their families.
• A Senate committee debated then approved a bill to provide COVID liability protection for health care workers and facilities.
• A House committee took sometimes-emotional public testimony on a bill that would crack down on demonstrations that turn violent, then approved the bill.