Legislative Republicans in Pennsylvania said Tuesday existing laws still tip the balance of power toward the governor and they want more constitutional amendments to remedy the situation.

House Speaker Bryan Cutler, R-Quarryville, and Sen. Ryan Aument, R-Lititz, said during a news conference in Harrisburg their proposals build upon a voter-approved amendment that limited the governor’s emergency declarations to no more than 21 days, unless extended in agreement with the Legislature.

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