Oregon sues feds over Portland protests as unrest continues
Oregon’s attorney general is seeking an order to stop militarized federal agents from arresting people in Portland as the city continues to be convulsed by nightly protests that have gone on for seven weeks and have now pitted local officials against the Trump administration. Continue reading at The Walla Walla Union-Bulletin. (Dave Killen)
What would Voting Rights Act do? With John Lewis’ death, Democrats want it restored
Democrat leaders are calling on a civil rights bill John Lewis co-sponsored to be brought to the Senate floor following the death of the civil rights icon. The Voting Rights Advancement Act would restore protections of the momentous 1965 Voting Rights Act, which were stripped by the Supreme Court in 2013. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald. (Carolyn Kaster)
Inslee warns of stay home order as COVID cases rise
Gov. Jay Inslee warned Thursday (July 16) that he could reimpose a stay home order in the near future if an alarmingly fast spread of the virus is not halted. Inslee said he “cannot rule out another stay home order this year… maybe the not too distant future” if each of us do not adhere to rules to wear a mask, maintain physical distance and limit our contacts. Continue reading at The Issaquah Reporter. (TVW)
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