CHATTER AWAY: Overnight Open Thread

Deadline reports:

California Governor Gavin Newsom said on Monday that he is prepared to issue an executive order later this week to immediately implement a loosening of work-site mask-wearing regulations if, that is, the state’s Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board approves them on Thursday.

Under normal procedures, the board’s decision would have to be reviewed by state attorneys and wouldn’t take effect until the end of the month. Newsom’s executive order would close that gap and immediately implement the rules later this week. Of course, the governor himself set June 15 – Tuesday – as the date for the loosening of restrictions.

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Newsom Says He Will End Mask Requirement For Vaccinated Workers As Long As Safety Board Agrees- Updated https://t.co/SmC6tC1WO8

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