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City Hall is still considering this move and just moments ago Jackson County Exec Frank White made it official.
Here s the word and a groundbreaking public health order . . .
Jackson County Executive announces health care mandate for County staff
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. is announcing today a new health care mandate that requires all full-time and part-time County staff to show proof of full vaccination or receive weekly COVID-19 testing. The new policy takes effect on September 30.
The policy is being implemented in an effort to combat the significant rise in virus cases and hospitalizations in the region. In Eastern Jackson County, the 14-day percent positive has tripled since June 6 and case counts have quadrupled.
Today s noteworthy stand that has already divided the Legislature . . .
Jackson County wants to sign onto the joint lawsuit filed by St. Louis City and County that challenges a new Missouri rule restricting how local and state police can enforce federal gun laws.
“As we speak, there are attorneys in our County Counselor s Office who are finalizing motions to request to be able to enter that lawsuit,” said Caleb Clifford, chief of staff for County Executive Frank White Jr.
This comes the same day the County Legislature approved a resolution supporting the plan to join the lawsuit. That resolution was approved by a vote of 5-3 . . .