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Some states rolling back worker heat protections

NPR | By Jessica Meszaros,

A Martínez

Published July 3, 2026 at 3:14 AM CDT

The heat dome encasing much of the eastern U.S. is reviving concerns about protecting workers from the heat. Many states have laws in place but some, including Florida, have rolled them back.

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Jessica Meszaros

Jessica Meszaros is a reporter and host of Morning Edition at WUSF Public Media.

A Martínez

A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.