A Missouri National Guard spokesperson said exemptions could be made based on medical and religious reasons.
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"It is my hope that the legislature will pass this crucial legislation to improve education for millions of children across the state."
"With the 2022 session fast approaching, it’s time to turn our attention to other pro-parent, pro-student education measures."
President Joe Biden said the new variant is not a cause for panic but concern.
Attorney General Eric Schmitt said the order was "significant" for health care facilities that had concerns the vaccine mandate could lead to even greater staffing shortages and potential closures.
"We are concerned that implementation of these federal vaccine mandates will cause Missouri’s long-term care facilities to lose their status as federal contractors with the VA and jeopardize the well-being of our veterans."
The COVID-19 pandemic ignited a fierce debate in Missouri over local control and the powers local health agencies have to mandate masks, closures, or capacity limits.
Economists told lawmakers Monday broadband investments were key to keeping college graduates and remote workers in Missouri.
The Fox C-6 School District Board of Education voted this week to use the district’s internal case data rather than the county’s when considering health policies.
The resolution would become moot if the federal mandate is rescinded or struck down.