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Hank’s Furniture Illegally Fired Worker Over COVID Shot Refusal, Lawsuit Says
The company allegedly denied an employee's request to be exempt from its vaccine requirement based on her Christian beliefs. read more >
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Animal Vaccine Maker Pacific GeneTech Ramps Up with HQ Plans
The company, which has licensed a line of vaccine innovations from the University of Arkansas System’s Division of Agriculture, is building offices, a research lab and a manufacturing plant in north Springdale. Its mission is to provide vaccine technologies to protect poultry, swine, ruminants, fish and, perhaps soon, people. read more >
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Pandemic’s Toll: UAMS Study Says 1 in 4 Lost Friend or Family Member
More than 70% of Arkansans who died from COVID-19 since February 2021 were not fully vaccinated. read more >
A-State Study Looks at Vaccine Hesitancy
The project is funded by the Arkansas Department of Health and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. read more >
UAMS Professor Helps Lead NIH-Funded Vaccine Hesitancy Study
Geoffrey Curran is working with rural pharmacists to identify the methods that work best for addressing hesitancy in a pharmacy setting. read more >
Pacific GeneTech Secures $10M for Expansion to Northwest Arkansas
Funds will be used for a new adjuvant manufacturing facility, vaccine development lab and management office in the region. read more >
Clinton’s NIH Support Sparked ‘Golden Age’ of Biomedical Research, Scientists Say
A panel including Dr. Anthony Fauci recalled the Clinton era as a turning point in vaccine development and the fight against HIV/AIDS. read more >
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UAMS Gets $10M Grant to Expand Vaccine Outreach Efforts
The funds will help support vaccination efforts in the most vulnerable and medically underserved communities across the state. read more >
Hutchinson: Arkansas Employers Should Wait for SCOTUS Decision on Worker Vaccine Mandate
The rule took effect Monday but the governor said businesses should not comply. read more >
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What Covered Employers Can Expect from Federal Vaccination Standards (In the Workplace 2022)
The flurry of legal challenges, and subsequent temporary injunctions, has left many employers wondering what to do. read more >
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A Mandate for Higher Inflation (Rick Crawford Commentary)
The Arkansas congressman weighs in on President Biden's workplace vaccine mandate and its possible effect on the economy. read more >
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Arkansas Expands Booster Eligibility to Age 18 and Older
California, Colorado and New Mexico have also expanded eligibility for the booster. read more >
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Arkansas Suing Over Biden Vaccine Mandate; Governor Says it Threatens Jobs
The Republican governor said the mandate will “create hardship on people, business and our efforts to get people back to work." read more >
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Governor Allows Vaccine Mandate Exemption Bill to Pass
The Republican governor expressed concerns about the measure's impact on businesses but did not veto it. read more >
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Arkansas Lawmakers Approve Opt-Out for COVID Vaccine Mandates
Gov. Asa Hutchinson opposes the bill but has not said whether he'll veto it. read more >
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