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Legal issues: Texas' ban on Covid-19 vaccine mandates conflicts with the federal vaccine requirement

Submitted by mike kraft on Wed, 2021-10-13 19:59

What will happen when Texas' ban on Covid-19 vaccine mandates conflicts with the federal vaccine requirement Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's new executive order bans any entity in Texas from enforcing a Covid-19 vaccine mandate -- a rule that directly conflicts with President Joe Biden's proposed rules requiring Covid vaccines for federal workers and for large employers. So what will happen when the state rule and federal rule come up against each other? Eric Levenson, CNN CNN

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Texas governor Abbott bars all vaccine mandates in state

Submitted by mike kraft on Mon, 2021-10-11 19:51

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott bans any COVID-19 vaccine mandates — including… Abbott also called on the Legislature to pass a law banning the expanded vaccine mandates. Rebekah Allen The Texas Tribune

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday issued another executive order cracking down on COVID-19 vaccine mandates — this time banning any entity in Texas, including private businesses, from requiring vaccinations for employees or customers.

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Oklahoma judges blocks school mask mandate, says exemptions a must

Submitted by mike kraft on Wed, 2021-09-01 19:33

Oklahoma school mask mandate ban blocked, exemptions a must OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An Oklahoma judge on Wednesday said she will temporarily block a state law banning public school mask mandates, but students or their parents can opt out of the requirement if they choose. AP NEWS

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An Oklahoma judge on Wednesday said she will temporarily block a state law banning public school mask mandates, but students or their parents can opt out of the requirement if they choose.

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Central Texas school district closes schools after 2 teachers die of COVID-19

Submitted by mike kraft on Wed, 2021-09-01 10:05

Texas school system closes after 2 teachers die of COVID-19 A Central Texas school district closed its schools until after the Labor Day holiday Tuesday after two teachers died last week of COVID-19. Associated Press Fox News

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Arizona hits 1 million recorded coronavirus cases

Submitted by mike kraft on Fri, 2021-08-27 17:57

Arizona hits 1 million recorded coronavirus cases Arizona hit 1 million recorded coronavirus cases on Friday amid the nationwide surge driven by the delta variant. Lexi Lonas TheHill

Arizona hit 1 million recorded coronavirus cases on Friday amid the nationwide surge driven by the delta variant.

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COVID patients overwhelm Texas hospitals, amid 'hair on fire' crisis

Submitted by mike kraft on Fri, 2021-08-27 10:57

COVID patients overwhelm Texas hospitals, amid 'hair on fire' crisis State hospitals are buckling under the pressure of 1,700 patients a day. ABC News ABC News

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Texas: Governor bans mandates for vaccines even if they have full approval, judge rules against governor banning masks

Submitted by mike kraft on Wed, 2021-08-25 17:27

Texas governor bans COVID-19 vaccine mandates regardless of approval Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) issued an executive order on Wednesday banning any governmental entity in the state from requiring a COVID-19 vaccine, regardless of its approval status. Nathaniel Weixel TheHill

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) issued an executive order on Wednesday banning any governmental entity in the state from requiring a COVID-19 vaccine, regardless of its approval status.

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