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Working Lunch: Cities and states require masks and vaccination passports, turning restaurants into compliance officersWorking Lunch: Cities and states require masks and vaccination passports, turning restaurants into compliance officers

Plus, the changing political landscape for Democrats, and what’s ahead with an infrastructure bill moving through Congress

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More cities are requiring COVID-19 vaccination passports and masks for indoor dining, with one state even bringing back dining restrictions.PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP/Getty Images Plus

More cities are requiring COVID-19 vaccination passports and masks for indoor dining, with one state even bringing back dining restrictions. It feels like we are going backward quickly, and companies are increasingly enacting their own policies. The team from Align Public Strategies discusses the increasing pressure on restaurant operators as the virus continues to rage.

Democrats find themselves with their bench thinning as New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is forced out of office and California Governor Gavin Newsom is facing a very tight recall. Both went from presidential aspirants to damaged goods in the blink of an eye. The team takes a look at the political situation for the blue team.

With the second infrastructure bill on the move, the debates on national paid leave, national childcare and a host of other labor community priorities are commencing. Align Public Strategies takes a look at what’s ahead for the restaurant industry and wraps up with the legislative scorecard.

Working Lunch · States & Cities Requiring Masks & Vaccination Passports Turning Restaurants Into Compliance Officers

Align Public Strategies is a full-service public affairs and creative firm that helps corporate brands, governments and nonprofits navigate the outside world and inform their internal decision-making. This article does not necessarily reflect the opinions of the editors or management of Nation's Restaurant News or Restaurant Hospitality.

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