COVID-19 testing is continuously being conducted in the state prisons and jails as well as in the contracted Saguaro Correctional Center in Eloy, AZ. The latest testing updates received for other correctional facilities are as follows: Oahu Community Correctional Center – 103 inmate test results: One (1) positive, 102 negative. There was also one (1) staff recovery reported. One (1) employee who was previously reported as hospitalized has been released from the hospital. There is one (1) remaining hospitalized OCCC employee. Hawaii Community Correctional Center – One (1) new positive staff result reported. Kulani Correctional Facility – One (1) positive staff test result reported. Kauai Community Correctional Center – Three (3) negative inmate test results. Women’s Community Correctional Center – Two (2) negative inmate test results. Maui Community Correctional Center – Two (2) negative inmate test result. The Department of Public Safety (PSD) continues to encourage all staff and inmates to voluntarily get tested and receive the COVID-19 vaccination. For more detailed inmate testing data, PSD’s Pandemic Plan and information on response efforts made to safeguard the inmates, staff and public, visit the dedicated COVID-19 webpage at: http://dps.hawaii.gov/blog/2020/03/17/coronavirus-covid-19-information-and-resources/.

The Governor recently released $12,500,000.00 in capital improvement project funding (CIP) to finance the design and construction for emergency repairs to Kolekole Stream Bridge on Hawaiʻi Belt Road on Hawaiʻi. Costs for this CIP project that received funding are as follows: $12,500,000.00 to finance the costs of design and construction for emergency repairs to Kolekole Stream Bridge on Hawaiʻi Belt Road on Hawaiʻi. “I'd like to thank Governor Ige for releasing funding to finance much needed design and construction repairs for the Kolekole Stream Bridge. I understand how impactful ongoing repairs to the Kolekole Bridge has been to the local economy and traffic and I am hopeful that this infusion of monies from the State can help accelerate the repair process and provide necessary resources to ensure the repairs are done properly. I understand the frustrations and challenges the Hāmākua community has faced in recent weeks, and I want to thank everyone in the community for their patience as we navigate this necessary repair project. While this CIP appropriation of $12,500,000 alone is not enough to complete the entirety of the required maintenance and repairs for the Kolekole Bridge, I believe it is a foundational step to move forward at this time.” said Senator Lorraine R. Inouye (District 4 – Hilo, Hāmākua, Kohala, Waimea, Waikōloa, Kona) “I also want to express my sincere gratitude toward Edwin Sniffen, Deputy Director for Highways for the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation, and HDOT, who continue to work tirelessly to expedite this project.”

President Biden Announces Nine New Nominees to Serve as U.S. Attorneys President Biden is announcing nine new nominees to serve as U.S. Attorneys across the country, officials who will be indispensable to upholding the rule of law as the top federal law enforcement officials for their districts. These individuals were chosen for their devotion to enforcing the law, their professionalism, their experience and credentials in this field, their dedication to pursuing equal justice for all, and their commitment to the independence of the Department of Justice. The President has launched a comprehensive effort to take on the uptick in gun crime that has been taking place for the last 18 months—putting more cops on the beat, supporting community prevention programs, and cracking down on illegal gun trafficking. Confirming U.S. Attorneys as the chief federal law enforcement officers in their district is important for these efforts. The President has now announced 25 nominees to serve as U.S. Attorneys. U.S. Attorney Biographies The Senate Confirms Clare E. Connors as the Attorney General for Hawai'i on April 22, 2019. Photo: Senate Communications Office Clare E. Connors, U.S. Attorney nominee for the District of Hawai'i Clare E. Connors has served as the Attorney General of Hawai'i since January 2019. Prior to her appointment, Ms. Connors was an attorney at the law firm of Davis Levin Livingston in Honolulu from 2011 to 2018. From 2004 to 2011, Ms. Connors served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Hawai'i. Ms. Connors also served as a Trial Attorney in the Tax Division of the United States Department of Justice and as a Special Assistant United States Attorney in the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia from 2003 to 2004. Ms. Connors served as a law clerk for Judge David Alan Ezra on the United States District Court for the District of Hawai'i from 2002 to 2003. Ms. Connors received her J.D. from Harvard Law School in 2002 and her B.A., cum laude, from Yale College in 1996. Zachary A. Cunha, U.S. Attorney nominee for the District of Rhode Island Zachary A. Cunha is an Assistant United States Attorney in the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Rhode Island, where he currently serves as Chief of the Civil Division. He joined the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Rhode Island in 2014. Mr. Cunha served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Eastern District of New York from 2005 to 2008 and the District of Massachusetts from 2008 to 2013. Mr. Cunha previously served as an Assistant Corporation Counsel for the City of New York from 2001 to 2005. Mr. Cunha received his J.D., with honors, from The George Washington University Law School in 2001 and his A.B., with honors, from Brown University in 1998. Michael F. Easley, Jr., U.S. Attorney nominee for the Eastern District of North Carolina Michael F. Easley, Jr. is a litigation partner at the law firm of McGuireWoods LLP, where he has practiced since 2010. His practice at McGuireWoods LLP has focused on government investigations and a range of civil and criminal matters in both state and federal courts. Mr. Easley is also a member of the Criminal Justice Act Panel for the Eastern District of North Carolina, through which he has provided legal representation to indigent clients under federal indictment or investigation. He currently serves as a Council Member for the Criminal Justice Section of the North Carolina Bar Association and a member of the Board of Visitors of the University of North Carolina. Mr. Easley previously served on the Board of Directors for North Carolina’s Tenth Judicial District Bar and Wake County Bar Association. Mr. Easley received his J.D., with honors, from the University of North Carolina School of Law in 2010, and his B.A., with honors and distinction, from the University of North Carolina in 2007. Cole Finegan, U.S. Attorney nominee for the District of Colorado Cole Finegan has been the Managing Partner of the law firm Hogan Lovells US LLP in Denver since 2007. While at Hogan Lovells, Mr. Finegan also served as Regional Managing Partner of the Americas from 2014 to 2020. From 2003 to 2006, Mr. Finegan served in dual positions as the Chief of Staff to the Mayor of Denver and as City Attorney. Prior to joining public service, Mr. Finegan was a partner at Brownstein Hyatt Farber & Schreck from 1993 to 2003, where he also worked as an associate from 1987 to 1991. From 1991 to 1993, Mr. Finegan was the Chief Legal Counsel for the Office of the Governor of Colorado. Mr. Finegan received his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center in 1986 while serving as Chief of Staff to United States Congressman James R. Jones. He received his B.A. from the University of Notre Dame in 1978. Sandra J. Hairston, U.S. Attorney nominee for the Middle District of North Carolina Sandra J. Hairston has served as the Acting United States Attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina since March 1, 2021. She joined the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of North Carolina in 1990 as an Assistant United States Attorney. Ms. Hairston previously held the position of First Assistant United States Attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina from 2014 to 2021. From 1994 to 1996, Ms. Hairston served as Chief of the Criminal Division of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina before returning to the Middle District of North Carolina in 1996. Ms. Hairston previously served as an Assistant District Attorney in Columbus County, North Carolina from 1987 to 1989 and as a Special Assistant District Attorney in Guilford County, North Carolina from 1989 to 1990. Ms. Hairston received her J.D. from North Carolina Central University School of Law in 1987 and her B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 1981. Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney nominee for the Western District of North Carolina Dena J. King is an Assistant United States Attorney in the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of North Carolina, where she has served since 2020 as the Deputy Criminal Chief for the Violent Crimes, Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces, and Narcotics Units. From 2014 to 2020, Ms. King served as a Special Assistant United States Attorney and then as an Assistant United States Attorney in the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina. Ms. King was previously an Enforcement Attorney in the Securities Division at the North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State from 2009 to 2014. From 2006 to 2008, Ms. King served as an Assistant District Attorney at the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Office in Charlotte, North Carolina. Ms. King received her J.D. from North Carolina Central University School of Law in 2006 and her B.S., magna cum laude, from North Carolina State University in 2003. Nikolas P. Kerest, U.S. Attorney nominee for the District of Vermont Nikolas P. Kerest is an Assistant United States Attorney in the Criminal Division of the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont, where he has served since 2019. Previously, Mr. Kerest served in the Civil Division of the same office, first as an Assistant United States Attorney from 2010 to 2014 and then as Civil Chief from 2014 to 2019. While he was Civil Chief, Mr. Kerest also served as the Civil Rights Coordinator from 2014 to 2016. Mr. Kerest was in private practice at Pierce Atwood LLP in Portland, Maine from 2004 to 2010 and Ropes & Gray LLP in Boston, Massachusetts from 2001 to 2004. Mr. Kerest served as a law clerk for Judge Fred I. Parker on the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit from 2000 to 2001. Mr. Kerest received his J.D. from Cornell Law School in 2000 and his B.A. from Williams College in 1994. Kenneth L. Parker, U.S. Attorney nominee for the Southern District of Ohio Kenneth L. Parker is an Assistant United States Attorney in the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Ohio, where he has served since 1999. He served as Chief of the Criminal Division from 2011 to 2019 and as Chief of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force from 2010 to 2011. From 2003 to 2005, Mr. Parker served as an Adjunct Professor of federal criminal practice at the University of Cincinnati College of Law. Mr. Parker served as a law clerk for Judge S. Arthur Spiegel on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio from 1997 to 1999. Mr. Parker received his J.D. from Indiana University School of Law in 1997 and his B.S., magna cum laude, from Tuskegee University in 1994. Delia L. Smith, U.S. Attorney nominee for the District of Virgin Islands Delia L. Smith currently serves as an Assistant United States Attorney for the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of the Virgin Islands, where she has served since 2005. From 2012 to 2014, Ms. Smith was detailed to work as a Trial Attorney in the United States Department of Justice’s Office of International Affairs. Prior to joining the Department of Justice, Ms. Smith was an Assistant Attorney General in the Office of the Attorney General for the Virgin Islands Department of Justice from 1999 to 2005. Ms. Smith served as a law clerk for Judge Ishmael Meyers on the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands from 1997 to 1999. Ms. Smith received her J.D. from Texas Southern University in 1997 and her B.A. from the University of the Virgin Islands in 1993. ### Source: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/09/28/president-biden-announces-nine-new-nominees-to-serve-as-u-s-attorneys/

SENATOR DELA CRUZ PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO HOST VACCINATION AND TESTING CLINIC AT WAHIAWA GENERAL HOSPITAL In partnership with Wahiawa General Hospital, Queen's Health Systems, Department of Health, Hawaii National Guard, aio Media Group, the Hawaiʻi Farm Bureau, and Zippys, Senator Donovan Dela Cruz will be hosting a COVID-19 vaccination and testing clinic on Saturday, September 25 from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Wahiawa General Hospital. Free giveaways, including fresh produce and Zippy’s coupons, will be available for the first 100 registered attendees. Community volunteers and staff from the Hawaiʻi State Senate canvassed the Wahiawa area on September 20 and 21 to promote the event. A virtual town hall was also held on September 22 with local medical professionals to answer questions that community members had in regard to the vaccine. WHAT: Wahiawa COVID-19 Testing & Vaccine Drive WHERE: Wahiawa General Hospital 128 Lehua St, Wahiawa, HI 96786 WHEN: Saturday, September 25, 2021 TIME: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. For more information, please call 808-586-6090.

Incentive bonuses for existing employees and new hires The State of Hawaiʻi needs 100 airport screeners to serve on the frontlines at airports across the state. Screeners will greet transpacific and international travelers and crewmembers, and assist in verifying Safe Travel requirements for all incoming travelers. Screeners are needed at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport on Oʻahu, the Hilo and Kona International Airports on Hawaiʻi Island, Kahului Airport on Maui, and Līhuʻe Airport on Kauaʻi. From now through December 2021, all airport screening employees will receive an incentive bonus of $300 to $400 monthly. This includes all existing and newly hired employees. The bonus expires on Dec. 25, 2021. Screeners must have the following minimum qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent Customer service experience or a combination of education and experience Fluency in English, both verbal and written Minimum of 18 years old Ability to work flexible shifts – weekends, evenings, holidays Ability to adjust to changing schedules Ability to interact professionally with all individuals – passengers, vendors, agents, clients, etc. Basic iPhone, iPad, and computer skills The state is using federal covid-relief funds to contract with Roberts Hawaiʻi through the end of the year to oversee the Safe Travels program at Hawaiʻi’s airports. The contract is renewable as needed. For more information and to apply, please visit Robertshawaii.com or call 808-539-9414. For PHOTOS of airport screeners click here.

COVID-19 testing is continuously being conducted in the state prisons and jails as well as in the contracted Saguaro Correctional Center in Eloy, AZ. The latest testing updates received for other correctional facilities are as follows: Halawa Correctional Facility – 51 negative inmate test results. Oahu Community Correctional Center – 22 negative inmate test results. Maui Community Correctional Center – Five (5) negative inmate test results. Kauai Community Correctional Center – Two (2) negative inmate test results. The Department of Public Safety (PSD) continues to encourage all staff and inmates to voluntarily get tested and receive the COVID-19 vaccination. For more detailed inmate testing data, PSD’s Pandemic Plan, and information on response efforts made to safeguard the inmates, staff, and public, visit the dedicated COVID-19 webpage at: http://dps.hawaii.gov/blog/2020/03/17/coronavirus-covid-19-information-and-resources/.

Gov. David Ige today announced the release of $601,940,684 for Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs), including critical public infrastructure projects across the state. The funds were released in April, May, June, July, and August of 2021. “We are building on the efforts of previous years to enhance and rejuvenate a wide range of public infrastructure that is necessary for the well-being and safety of Hawaii’s residents. As we continue to confront the challenges of COVID-19, we want to ensure that Hawaiʻi has the resources to fill critical needs, as well as support opportunities and conservation efforts,” said Gov. Ige. A list of projects funded by CIP funds released between April and August 2021 can be found here.

Maʻemaʻe Elementary, Mānoa Elementary, and Wheeler Middle schools have been named 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools by the US Department of Education. The program honors public and private elementary, middle and high schools based on academic performance and progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. The three Hawaiʻi schools were among 325 school winners nationwide announced today by U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. "The prestigious National Blue Ribbon Schools award recognizes and celebrates the quality and excellence of our public schools in Hawaiʻi,” Interim Superintendent Keith Hayashi said. “These types of accomplishments reflect the dedication and commitment of an entire school community. This is a proud moment for the students, teachers, staff, and families of Maʻemaʻe Elementary, Mānoa Elementary, and Wheeler Middle schools and I congratulate them on this well-deserved achievement.” Public schools nominated for the National Blue Ribbon Schools award must meet one of two performance award criteria: Exemplary High Performing Schools are among their state's highest performing schools as measured by state assessments or nationally normed tests. Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools are among their state's highest performing schools in closing achievement gaps between a school's subgroups and all students over the past five years. Hawaiʻi’s three recognized schools met the criteria for Exemplary High Performing Schools, ranking in the top 15% of Hawaiʻi schools in achievement in English and math. Maʻemaʻe Elementary Maʻemaʻe Elementary’s performance exceeded statewide averages in English language arts by over 18 percentage points and in math by 27 percentage points. A first-time National Blue Ribbon School awardee, Maʻemaʻe’s goal is for its students to be 21st-century learners able to exhibit critical thinking skills related to information, media, and technology. Classroom data teams monitor students’ work to help shape instructional methods that best fit students’ learning styles and needs. Maʻemaʻe was also an early adopter of the Google Suite for Education, used school-wide for student online learning, assignments and assessments, and also for teacher, counselor, and parent communications. This digital system has helped to improve an already strong foundation of parent engagement and community support to elevate students to reach new success. Mānoa Elementary Mānoa Elementary’s performance exceeded statewide averages in English language arts by over 20 percentage points and in math by 26 percentage points. Mānoa’s enrichment programs, including the gifted and talented, student government, and an award-winning robotics program have continued to engage with students while maintaining strict health and safety protocols. The Mānoa Green Tiger Robotics team earned the 2018 VEX World Championships Excellence Award and has garnered the Hawaiʻi State Championship Tournament Excellence Award for the past three consecutive years. A 1986 National Blue Ribbon School recipient, Mānoa has fostered an international friendship exchange program with the Otemon Gakuin School in Osaka, Japan, for three decades. The Mānoa Association of Parents and Teachers has provided strong support and resources since 1928 to keep parents and students engaged with the greater community. Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle Wheeler Middle’s performance exceeded statewide averages in English language arts and math by over 15 percentage points in the selection year. The middle school serves a student body of 705 learners with 97% of the student population coming from military-impacted families. A first-time National Blue Ribbon School recipient, Wheeler Middle attributes its academic success to its dynamic and adaptive school culture that focuses on strategically addressing the developing needs of individual students. With a highly transient military student population, Wheeler Middle prioritizes students’ social-emotional well-being, placing every student in small learning groups to foster stronger teacher-student relationships, and to promote higher levels of teacher accountability and investment in individual student outcomes. Student social-emotional needs are further supported through weekly CARE meetings, where students are connected to a team that monitors their individual social, emotional, and behavioral competencies, linking students to school support systems when needed. For more information on the National Blue Ribbon Schools program, please visit: http://www.ed.gov/nationalblueribbonschools.

The Hawaiʻi State Board of Education (BOE) approved the restoration of Central Middle School to its former name honoring Princess Ruth Keanolani Kanāhoahoa Keʻelikōlani. The change is effective immediately. The late Princess Keʻelikōlani, a high-ranking aliʻi and a descendant of royal bloodlines on both sides of her family, played a major role in expanding access to education in Hawaiʻi. The historic school near downtown Honolulu was constructed in 1926 on the site of Keōua Hale, Keʻelikōlani’s grand royal palace, and renamed soon after in 1927 as Central Intermediate School. “For our students, it's a great opportunity to show our love, admiration and respect in restoring the name of Princess Ruth Keʻelikōlani to our school,” said Principal Joe Passantino. “This ties into the Nā Hopena Aʻo foundation of creating a sense of belonging for our students, an identity that can give them the strength and confidence to carry forth Princess Ruth’s legacy.” The renaming process was launched in 2019 and steered by an inclusive committee of teachers, librarians, alumni, students, historians and community members. Progress was briefly paused in 2020 by COVID-19, but work resumed virtually, culminating with the Board approval. “There was a lot of work, time and dedication involved and the entire committee was very excited for this day,” said Noelani Takayesu, the school’s student services coordinator. “It really acknowledges and perpetuates the Hawaiian culture, which is vitally important to our students and our community.” The wealthiest woman across Hawaiʻi of her time (1826-1883), Princess Keʻelikōlani willed the majority of her vast estates to her cousin, Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop. These lands would later establish the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Estate and be dedicated to the development of Kamehameha Schools. Moving forward, work will be scheduled to replace campus signage and update school materials, including its website and uniforms. A future outdoor mural is planned on the campus to honor Princess Keʻelikōlani. Princess Ruth Keʻelikōlani Middle School currently serves 336 students in grades six through eight. For more information about the school and its history, see http://bit.ly/PrincessRuth and its website at https://www.cmshnl.org.

Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami has signed Bill No. 2829, which establishes a 3% Transient Accommodations Tax (TAT) program for the County of Kaua‘i. The bill was unanimously passed by the Kaua‘i County Council on Wednesday, Sept. 15. The signed ordinance will take effect on October 1, 2021. “Thank you to our council members for your support on this very important initiative that gives our county control of our own destiny,” said Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami. “This ordinance now allows us to supplement the many state and tourism-related activities that are funded by our county taxpayers. Remember, this is not new revenue for the county. This will replace what we used to get from the state for transient accommodations.” In July, the state legislature enacted Act 1 which removed the counties’ allocation of the state-collected TAT revenues. This previously provided the County of Kaua‘i with close to $15 million in annual revenues to support the impacts of tourism activities on county services. While that allocation was removed, Act 1 also authorized the counties to establish and administer their own county TAT at a maximum rate of 3%, in addition to the state TAT. The County of Kaua‘i introduced Bill No. 2829 to the Kaua‘i County Council on July 21, establishing Chapter 5A, Article 4 within the Kaua‘i County Code. A Public Hearing was held on Aug. 18, and a Committee Meeting took place on Sept 1. The bill passed its second and final reading on Sept. 15, and Mayor Kawakami signed it into law on Sept. 16. Beginning October 1, 2021, the county TAT is levied at a rate of 3% on every taxpayer that has taxable gross rental proceeds and/or total fair market rental value attributable to the County of Kaua‘i. To view Ordinance No. 1099 (Bill No. 2829, Draft 1), visit https://tinyurl.com/KauaiTAT. For more information on the new county TAT, please visit www.kauai.gov/tat or email countytat@kauai.gov.

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS DONATES $7,500 TO FUND VALUE-ADD PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT COURSES AT LEEWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE Charter Communications, also known as Spectrum, recently donated $7,500 to help fund non-credit value-add product development courses offered via distance learning from Leeward Community College (LCC). With the anticipated opening of the LCC’s Wahiawā Value-Added Product Development Center (WVAPDC) in Spring 2023, the Spectrum donation will help fund various online value-added courses that will help provide the public with insight on the types of courses that will be offered at the center. A sampling of the online community courses that will be offered are: Introduction to Entrepreneurship Turning off grade products into Value-Add Products Sanitation and Safety Getting your Value-Added Products to Market "As part of the University of Hawai‘i Community College’s commitment to the community and to the agricultural industry, LCC will be hosting a Value-Added Product Development Workshop Series. These courses and seminars are the beginning of what will become a major contributor to our local agricultural workforce and industry. We're grateful for partners like Charter Communications who share a commitment to our community by supporting education and workforce training." said Leeward Community College Chancellor Carlos Peñaloza. The WVAPDC facility will also house-training programs that will provide participants an opportunity to create new and unique food-related products while learning critical entrepreneurship skills such as marketing, branding, product development, and business management so they can develop their value-added products. “As we continue to diversify our economy, community partnerships like these will help to add value to the agricultural and food sector industries in Hawaiʻi,” said Senator Donovan Dela Cruz (District 22 – Launani Valley, Mililani Mauka, Waipi‘o Acres, Wheeler, Wahiawā, Whitmore Village and portion of Poamoho). “ Partnering with businesses like Charter Communication and institutions like LCC allows us to take these efforts to the next level and provide both educational and workforce development opportunities for local farmers and aspiring entrepreneurs.”

Gov. Ige issues executive order requiring contractors, visitors to provide vaccination/testing status to enter state facilities Gov. David Ige has signed an executive order that requires contractors and visitors at state facilities and on state property to provide their vaccination or testing status prior to entry. The Order takes effect on Sept. 13, 2021. Executive Order 21-07 (Access to State Property) says, “… ensuring the safety of the government workforce during this ongoing escalation in COVID-19 cases, the hospitalizations, and deaths resulting from the Delta variant is essential for continued operation and service to the public, and now requires additional protections to the State workforce and public by requiring contractors and visitors to provide their vaccination or testing status as a condition of entry onto State property and into State facilities.” Under the executive order, all contractors entering, working, or providing services in any state facility must: • Identify all employees accessing state facilities • Attest to whether employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19, partially vaccinated (one of two doses, or not vaccinated for COVID-19. • Provide weekly verification that partially vaccinated or unvaccinated employees are being COVID-19 tested with a negative result once or twice a week, as determined by the state department/agency receiving the goods/services. • Wear a mask at all times while in the state facility, and physically distance themselves from others. Also under the executive order, all visitors to state facilities where contact is made with state employees, must: Provide verification of being fully vaccinated Provide a negative COVID-19 test result if not fully vaccinated Wear a mask at all times while in the state facility, and physically distance themselves from others. Verification of vaccinations or COVID-19 tests may include digital or hardcopy documentation. Contractors and visitors may not remain in any state facility unless they are in compliance with this Order. State agencies are required to implement these policies no later than Sept. 13, 2021. For further details, see Executive Order 21-07 by clicking here.