‘Really frustrating.’ New requirement for temporary WA license plates causing headaches
Washington has been dealing with a shortage of permanent metal vehicle license plates for months. That’s only half the problem facing car dealers and car buyers. In 2022, the state Legislature passed a law that did away with window-taped paper permits and required car dealers to affix durable, temporary plates to the front and back of new and used cars. The problem: Those expire 45 days after a buyer drives off the lot. And it’s taking longer than 45 days for some of those buyers to get their permanent plates. Continue reading at The Olympian. (Craig Sailor)
WA counties sue state Department of Children, Youth and Families
Thirteen Washington counties sued the Department of Children, Youth and Families on Thursday for suspending its intakes of youth offenders as some lawmakers and juvenile justice experts called on Gov. Jay Inslee to fire the department’s leader. The lawsuit filed in King County Superior Court follows a turbulent month for the overwhelmed department, which on July 5 announced it would not take any more sentenced juveniles into its two overcrowded detention centers. The department then transferred 43 young men, ages 21 to 25, to an adult prison to address overcrowding, which a Thurston County judge last week ruled violated a settlement agreement and statute. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Thomas James Hurst)
Charge up, Washington! State launches rebate program for electric vehicles
The Washington State Department of Commerce just hit the accelerator on a new program to provide up to $9,000 in rebates for low-income households that purchase electric vehicles. The program provides rebates for households earning less than 300% of the federal poverty level, allowing individuals earning around $45,000 and families of four earning $93,000 or less to benefit. The rebate can be applied instantly at participating dealerships, making it easier for residents to make the switch to electric. Continue reading at KUOW. (Michael Marais)
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