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11.23.21 COVID-19 Bulletin: Erie DOH Releases Details on New Mask Mandates 

Josh Veronica November 23, 2021

Erie County Health Commissioner Gale Burstein just released a detailed order with new pandemic protocols, clarifying the County Executive’s announcement yesterday.  Anyone over two (2) must wear a mask in all indoor public settings, regardless of their vaccination status. Any indoor employees must wear a mask when interacting with patrons. Anyone using public transit or other

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11.22.21 COVID-19 Bulletin: Poloncarz Reinstates Indoor Mask Mandate

Josh Veronica November 22, 2021

This afternoon, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz announced he will mandate the wearing of face coverings in all indoor public places, including private businesses. This includes bars, restaurants, stores, theaters, barbershops, salons, gyms, entertainment and sport venues, hotels, banks, and all other places open to the public.   This mandate takes effect tomorrow (Tuesday, November 23) at 6:00 am.

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11.18.21 COVID-19 Bulletin: OSHA’s Vax/Test Mandate Paused Amid Legal Limbo

Josh Veronica November 18, 2021

Citing ongoing litigation, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced it is pausing implementation and enforcement of its COVID-19 Vaccine and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard.  Per OSHA’s website: “On November 12, 2021, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted a motion to stay OSHA’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard,

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11.15.21 Advocacy Alert: BIDEN SIGNS INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT BILL

Josh Veronica November 15, 2021

Historic Bill Signed This afternoon, President Joe Biden signed the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law. The BNP advocated for this important legislation, which will make critical investments in our roads, bridges, water infrastructure, electric grid, and broadband while allowing our community to pursue landmark projects. Importantly, the

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Staff Spotlight: Meet Kristine Hilsdorf

Cheryl Ciccarelli November 9, 2021

Kristine Hilsdorf is our Manager, Government Affairs & Workforce Development, and our latest staff spotlight!     Kristine’s role is to work to improve workforce development and help the regional economy. Learn a little bit more about Kristine in this brief Q&A.  Q: What is your background in/what type of work

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BNP Advocacy Insider – November 2021

Grant Loomis November 8, 2021

House Passes Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation  The U. S. House of Representatives recently passed a landmark bipartisan infrastructure bill. This legislation will invest in roads, bridges, water infrastructure, broadband, the electric grid, and airports. This monumental package could also help our region finance numerous priority projects.   The bill already passed the Senate and now heads

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