State's ban on government mask mandates unconstitutional, judge rules
A Pulaski County circuit judge ruled Wednesday that the state Legislature's ban on mask mandates imposed by government agencies and public schools is unconstitutional.
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A Pulaski County circuit judge ruled Wednesday that the state Legislature's ban on mask mandates imposed by government agencies and public schools is unconstitutional.
When: West Earl Twp. supervisors meeting, followed by budget review session, Nov. 15.
Arkansas schools that do not make students and staffers wear masks to prevent covid infection have a 25% higher rate of virus transmission than schools that mandate facial coverings, Gov. Asa Hutchinson's chief health care adviser said Monday.
Arkansas schools that do not make students and staffers wear masks to prevent covid infection have a 25% higher rate of virus transmission than schools that mandate facial coverings, Gov. Asa Hutchinson's chief health care adviser said Monday.
The judge has already temporarily blocked the ban on mask mandates, but heard arguments on Monday.