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OLYMPIA—Washington State Governor Jay Inslee announced on Monday, August 9, that most state workers in Washington, as well as private health care and long-term care employees, will be required to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination by Oct. 18, or lose their jobs.

16th District State Representatives Skyler Rude and Mark Klicker, both R-Walla Walla, issued the following statement on the governor’s mandate:

“The governor’s recent proclamation ordering the termination of employment for those who choose not to be vaccinated is incredibly troubling, both from a legal and philosophical perspective....