Ivey signs worker vaccine opt out protections; Hyundai ponders GV70 EV production in Alabama; University of Alabama extends no-test admissions

Gov. Kay Ivey signed employment protections for workers who claim a religious or health reason for not getting COVID-19 vaccine.

Ivey signs worker vaccine opt out protections

Gov. Kay Ivey Friday signed into law a bill protecting workers who choose not to comply with federal vaccine rules. The state legislature passed the bill Thursday. Alabama Today

 

Hyundai ponders GV70 EV production in Alabama

Plans to produce the automated GV70 electric vehicle at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama are reportedly under consideration at Hyundai Motor headquarters in South Korea. Production could start next year. — The Korea Times

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University of Alabama extends no-test admissions

At the height of the pandemic, the University of Alabama — like many other universities across the country — adopted a new policy allowing students to apply without taking standardized college admission tests, resulting in a major increase in applications. The university has announced plans to continue its no-test policy for at least another year.Crimson White

 

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