Five things to know about Washington’s 2021 legislative session
Amid the ongoing pandemic and threats by far-right protesters to “occupy” the Capitol, Washington lawmakers will convene Monday for what will ultimately be a mostly remote 2021 session with a focus on the ongoing response to COVID-19, police reform, addressing climate change and writing a two-year state budget. Continue reading at KNKX. (Austin Jenkins)
Gov. Inslee unveils ‘Healthy Washington’ COVID-19 reopening plan
Gov. Jay Inslee announced a new reopening plan for Washington state when current coronavirus restrictions around indoor dining and gatherings expire Jan. 11. The plan, called “Healthy Washington,” will allow regions to reopen when they meet certain metrics around hospitalization and case data, Inslee said during a news conference Tuesday. Continue reading at KING5 TV. (Office of Governer Jay Inslee)
Bill would ban openly carried guns at demonstrations in Washington state
Against a backdrop of recent gun violence at protests in Olympia and across the U.S., two lawmakers in the Washington state Senate have introduced a bill to ban open carry of guns and other weapons at demonstrations and on the Capitol Campus. Continue reading at The Olympian. (Tony Overman)
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