Iowa Labor Commissioner Refuses to Enforce Biden Vaccine Mandate: ‘It Is Not Necessary’
January 9, 2022 | Iowa
Iowa’s labor commissioner has announced the state will not enforce the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate meant for businesses with 100 workers or more.
In a statement, Commissioner Rod Roberts explained that “after reviewing the mandate — Iowa will not adopt the federal standard,” KCCI reported Saturday.
Roberts continued:
Iowa doesn’t have a standard requiring the Covid-19 vaccine or testing. But after closely reviewing the federal OSHA Vaccine Mandate, Iowa has determined it will not adopt the federal standard. Iowa has concluded that it is not necessary because Iowa’s existing standards are at least as effective as the federal standard change.
In response to Roberts’ move, Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) issued a statement in which she commended his decision:… (Excerpts from Breitbart)
