The Oklahoma House has passed a bill banning mask mandates in public schools and requirements for students to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The bill, SB 658, passed the state House by 76–18 and was sent to Gov. Kevin Stitt on May 26. The state Senate had passed the bill by 38–8 a day earlier. “For…
Oklahoma Legislature Passes Bill Banning Mask Mandate, COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements in Schools
May 27, 2021
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GOP Lawmakers Defy House Floor Mask Mandate, Risk Fine
A group of Republican lawmakers, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), on Tuesday defied mask rules on the House floor, saying that the face coverings are “oppressive” and “nothing but a political tool.” “Best $500 I ever spent,” said Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., after he exited the chamber, referring to the House floor mask mandate that…
California’s Mask Mandate Remains in Place
May 17, 2021
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California will continue its mask mandate until the economy fully reopens in June, the state’s health and human services secretary says. The announcement May 17 by Dr. Mark Ghaly came after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on May 13 released new guidelines for the fully vaccinated. The CDC said masks and social distancing are no…
Cuomo Ends New York’s Indoor Mask Mandate for Vaccinated People
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday largely ended indoor masking requirements for people who have been vaccinated against the virus that causes COVID-19. The state is authorizing businesses to continue to require masks, but in most settings, vaccinated people will not be required to don the coverings. However, unvaccinated persons still must wear masks…
Newsom Signals Possible End to Most Mask-Wearing Mandates
May 12, 2021
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LOS ANGELES—With California planning to lift COVID-19 restrictions on business activity and gatherings on June 15, Gov. Gavin Newsom said this week the state’s mask-wearing mandate will be mostly lifted as well—but not entirely. Speaking to Fox11 on May 10, Newsom said the state will continue to make recommendations for mask-wearing in select circumstances. But…
Republican Lawmakers in Kansas Repeal Mask Mandate
Kansas lawmakers voted Thursday along party lines to repeal the state’s mask mandate despite a bid by Democrat Gov. Laura Kelly’s attempts to extend it, becoming the latest Republican-led state to refuse to extend or reimpose requirements to wear facial coverings. After the Kansas state legislature recently passed a law permitting the Legislative Coordinating Council—a…
Republican Lawmakers in Kansas Revoke Mask Mandate
Kansas lawmakers voted along party lines last week to rescind the state’s mask mandate despite a bid by Democrat Gov. Laura Kelly’s attempts to extend it, becoming the latest Republican-led state to refuse to extend or reimpose requirements to wear facial coverings. After the Kansas state legislature recently passed a law permitting the Legislative Coordinating…
Texas Judge Says Austin Can Continue to Enforce Mask Mandate for at Least Another 2 Weeks
A district court judge in Texas on Friday refused to grant the state’s attorney general a restraining order that would force Austin and Travis County to discontinue enforcing their mask mandates, according to officials and reports. Travis County district court judge Lora Livingston, during a Friday hearing, decided to set a March 26 trial on…
Deep Dive (March 3): 2 States Open Up, Roll Back Mask Mandates
Ten rockets struck an airbase in western Iraq that houses U.S. coalition troops. The Pentagon says one U.S. contractor died from a heart attack. Wednesday’s attack comes just two days before Pope Francis is set to visit Iraq. The highly anticipated trip will include Baghdad, southern Iraq, and the northern city of Irbil. Former Vice President…
Mississippi to Lift Mask Mandate, Allow Businesses Back at Full Capacity
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves announced on Tuesday that the state will lift county mask mandates, and businesses will be able to operate at full capacity. “Starting tomorrow, we are lifting all of our county mask mandates and businesses will be able to operate at full capacity without any state-imposed rules,” Reeves announced on Twitter. “Our hospitalizations…
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