Democrats cut out of debate over effort to shield businesses from COVID lawsuits

“I”m one of the most reasonable, fair individuals in this process. I work across the aisles. I am bipartisan. But I am also making significant sacrifices to be here,” Alexander said. “So if people are traveling around the state — and I know I’m local but I have kids at home and I’m exposing them to COVID — and we can’t have a discussion and a vote on an amendment, what is the purpose of having a Legislature or being a member of the Legislature in the first place? I feel real strong about that.”