Spreader?

Published: Jan. 19, 2022, 5:15 a.m.

COVID-19 absences at the 2022 Florida Legislative Session have begun. We have a conversation about how bad it could get and what might be done to prevent the Session from becoming a spreader event.

Also, on today’s Sunrise:

— Debate has begun on legislation aimed at keeping critical race theory out of schools, and in the case of one bill … businesses. Democratic opponents predict a lot of fallout.

— Democratic leadership doesn’t think much of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ map drawing skills.

— And a bill to protect the national anthem at pro sports events advances.