Author: Associated Press

AP: Republican lawmakers across country opposing Biden’s vaccine mandate

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Republican governors, lawmakers and attorneys general are forming a wall of opposition to President Joe Biden’s plan to require vaccinations or COVID-19 testing at all private employers of 100 workers or more. They have adopted laws to exempt employers in their state, filed lawsuits and in some cases are ensuring that workers who are fired…

U.S. vaccine mandate set for January 4 for certain companies

(AP)–  Tens of millions of Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by January 4, 2022 or get tested for the virus weekly. The new government rules were issued Thursday. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration says companies that fail to comply could face penalties of nearly $14,000 per violation….