Op-Ed: Stronger enforcement, effective policy: Protecting kids without fueling the Illicit market
Washington lawmakers deserve credit for taking meaningful steps to confront the growing threat of illicit tobacco and vapor products. Stronger enforcement tools, clearer penalties,...
WA House advances proposal to codify state-funded policing near psych hospitals
(The Center Square) - House lawmakers advanced a proposal Thursday to provide additional police funding to the cities of Lakewood and Medical Lake for...
Seattle City Council votes to restrict sharing info with federal immigration authorities
(The Center Square) – The Seattle City Council has unanimously passed a bill prohibiting city employees and departments from sharing nonpublic personal information with...
WATCH: Could a WA income tax sink chances of Sonics return to Seattle?
(The Center Square) – Documents obtained by a Seattle radio talk show host indicate the possibility of Washington lawmakers passing an income tax on...
‘It should be put down’: Debate lingers over AGO investigative powers bill
(The Center Square) - Lawmakers and stakeholders continue to raise concerns over a bill that would grant the Attorney General’s Office broader authority to...