Police reform bill could bring Washington to forefront of accountability movement
As police reform advocates look to sustain this summer’s public outrage, the state Legislature is taking a second look at overhauling Washington’s peace officer decertification system. That certification is required to be an officer in Washington, and revoking it can permanently take away a cop’s badge and gun. Continue reading at The Union-Bulletin. (Amanda Snyder)
COVID fatigue has set in across Washington. Collective mental health eroding, data shows
Feeling down? You aren’t the only one.Health care professionals have seen an increase in hospitalizations, substance abuse and overall collective fatigue as the coronavirus pandemic continues. A Washington Department of Health Sept. 21 report said about 1.6 million residents have reported experiencing symptoms of anxiety on most days, and about 850,000 reported experiencing symptoms of depression on most days. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald. (PCTV)
Trump’s erratic tweets on economic relief — over several hours — leave strategy unclear
President Trump called on Congress to approve federal economic relief late Tuesday night mere hours after publicly terminating negotiations with Democrats, posting tweets that appeared to contradict his own declarations from earlier the same day. He continued pushing for more stimulus on Wednesday as aides scrambled to adjust to his ever-changing directives. Continue reading at The Washington Post. (Reuters)
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