OSHA Releases New Vaccine or Test Requirement Yesterday, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued its COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). By January 4, 2022, covered employers must implement a policy either: • requiring workers to be vaccinated (other than exempt workers or those who have a medical or religious accomodation); or • allowing workers to choose either to be vaccinated or get tested for COVID-19 … Read More
Industry News for October 21, 2021 • The Arizona Department of Agriculture and its Weights and Measures Services Division will be relocating into the State Natural Resources Building (formerly known as the ADEQ building) at 1100 W. Washington St. The move is slated for June 2022. • Utilities Regulator Justin Olson Enters GOP Senate Race, Slams Dems’ Spending Proposal (AZ Central) • How Redistricting Could Reshape Arizona’s Political Landscape (AZ … Read More
Industry News for September 22, 2021 State and Industry News • Federal Tobacco Tax in Reconciliation Bill Will Have Unintended Consequences (Amanda Gray op ed in Convenience Store Decisions) • FDA Says More than 5 Million E-Cigarettes Must be Taken Off the Market (Politico) • Governor Ducey’s Statement on Biden’s Dictatorial COVID 19 Mandates (AZ Governor) • Biden Mandates Vaccine for Over 80 Million Americans (NACS) • ENDS Decision Deadline … Read More
On Tuesday, September 21, APMA members gathered at the Phoenix Country Club for a membership meeting and luncheon. Attendees heard from and spoke with Governor’s office candidate and former Congressman Matt Salmon. Jess Miller, APMA President with Diamond Trucking and Miller Oil, welcomed attendees and facilitated table introductions. Marc Kosiek with Crest Insurance gave a Safety Minute update on the Biden Administration’s proposed covid vaccine mandate or weekly testing requirement … Read More