By North Columbus News |
Oct 25, 2023
In a significant development, Senator JD Vance's amendment to the Senate minibus appropriations bill, which prohibits the Department of Transportation from enforcing mask mandates using federal funds, has been passed with a final vote count of 59-38. This ban effectively prevents the enforcement of federal mask mandates on various modes of transportation, including passenger airlines, commuter rail, rapid transit buses, and other transportation programs funded through Fiscal Year 2024.Senator Vance expressed his satisfaction with the outcome, stating, "This is a massive...