State News

Sacramento, CA — For the second time, legislation that would prohibit autonomous trucks weighing 10,000 pounds or more from operating on California roadways awaits the signature of Gov. Gavin Newsom (D).

Albany, NY — Two separate bills recently introduced in New York state are both aimed at protecting workers and drivers in highway work zones.

Albany, NY — Retail workers in New York now have more protections against workplace violence and harassment, under a new state law.

Tumwater, WA — Washington state has adopted a permanent rule that allows the voluntary use of personal protective equipment.

Lexington, KY — Spurred by 56 worker deaths involving confined spaces in the state between 1994 and 2022, the Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health Surveillance Program has issued a hazard alert.

Springfield, IL — Driver’s education courses in Illinois must now feature lessons on safely navigating roadway construction zones, under a new state law.

Washington — A new video from OSHA describes how to use the agency’s new Severe Injury Report data dashboard.

Harrisburg, PA — A new Pennsylvania law says state highway construction and maintenance vehicles can display flashing/revolving fluorescent green lights to help protect roadway workers and drivers during inclement weather.

Springfield, IL — Workers in Illinois now have protections against retaliatory conduct by employers.

Tumwater, WA — Spurred by separate rollaway incidents in which truck mechanics were killed, Washington state has published a hazard alert.