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Public employees, including teachers, in 26 states will face federal vaccination requirement
Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY 2 hrs ago


WASHINGTON –The actions President Joe Biden took this month to increase the number of workers who are vaccinated against COVID-19 will apply not just to most federal employees and larger businesses.

State and local government workers in 26 states, including teachers and school staff, will also be affected by the new workplace rules being written by Washington.

That includes workers in some states, like Arizona, that have banned vaccination requirements for public employees, setting up another clash between GOP-led states and the Democratic administration.

Tucson Mayor Regina Romero is eager for federal backup.

“It will be absolutely incredibly supportive of the city of Tucson and making sure that our public sector employees are not just protecting each other, but that we're also protecting the public that they interact with,” Romero, a Democrat, told USA TODAY.

a group of people standing in front of a sign: People participate in a rally and march against COVID-19 mandates on September 13, 2021 in New York City.© Spencer Platt, Getty Images People participate in a rally and march against COVID-19 mandates on September 13, 2021 in New York City.
The city recently paused its vaccination mandate for city workers after Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich declared it illegal.

Legal challenge: Arizona sues over federal vaccine rules for workers

Mark Brnovich wearing a suit and tie standing in front of a curtain: In this Jan. 7, 2020, file photo, Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich speaks at a news conference in Phoenix. Brnovich has filed the first lawsuit to block President Joe Biden's new vaccine requirements that could affect 100 million workers, Tuesday Sept, 14, 2021.© Bob Christie, AP In this Jan. 7, 2020, file photo, Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich speaks at a news conference in Phoenix. Brnovich has filed the first lawsuit to block President Joe Biden's new vaccine requirements that could affect 100 million workers, Tuesday Sept, 14, 2021.
Brnovich has also asked a court to declare the pending federal actions unconstitutional.

His complaint doesn’t mention the conflict with state law. Instead, Brnovich argues that U.S. citizens shouldn’t have to get the vaccine when people crossing the southern border illegally do not.

A spokesman for Arizona’s labor department said the agency cannot comment on the new rules until they are finalized.
MSN NEWS USA TODAY Public employees, including teachers, in 26 states will face federal vaccination requirement Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY 2 hrs ago WASHINGTON –The actions President Joe Biden took this month to increase the number of workers who are vaccinated against COVID-19 will apply not just to most federal employees and larger businesses. State and local government workers in 26 states, including teachers and school staff, will also be affected by the new workplace rules being written by Washington. That includes workers in some states, like Arizona, that have banned vaccination requirements for public employees, setting up another clash between GOP-led states and the Democratic administration. Tucson Mayor Regina Romero is eager for federal backup. “It will be absolutely incredibly supportive of the city of Tucson and making sure that our public sector employees are not just protecting each other, but that we're also protecting the public that they interact with,” Romero, a Democrat, told USA TODAY. a group of people standing in front of a sign: People participate in a rally and march against COVID-19 mandates on September 13, 2021 in New York City.© Spencer Platt, Getty Images People participate in a rally and march against COVID-19 mandates on September 13, 2021 in New York City. The city recently paused its vaccination mandate for city workers after Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich declared it illegal. Legal challenge: Arizona sues over federal vaccine rules for workers Mark Brnovich wearing a suit and tie standing in front of a curtain: In this Jan. 7, 2020, file photo, Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich speaks at a news conference in Phoenix. Brnovich has filed the first lawsuit to block President Joe Biden's new vaccine requirements that could affect 100 million workers, Tuesday Sept, 14, 2021.© Bob Christie, AP In this Jan. 7, 2020, file photo, Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich speaks at a news conference in Phoenix. Brnovich has filed the first lawsuit to block President Joe Biden's new vaccine requirements that could affect 100 million workers, Tuesday Sept, 14, 2021. Brnovich has also asked a court to declare the pending federal actions unconstitutional. His complaint doesn’t mention the conflict with state law. Instead, Brnovich argues that U.S. citizens shouldn’t have to get the vaccine when people crossing the southern border illegally do not. A spokesman for Arizona’s labor department said the agency cannot comment on the new rules until they are finalized.
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