Legislature approves $2.2 billion in coronavirus relief
A bill that allocates $2.2 billion in federal COVID-19 relief funding in areas ranging from vaccine administration to schools resuming in-person learning was approved by the Washington Legislature on Wednesday and now heads to Gov. Jay Inslee for his signature. Continue reading at The Everett Herald. (Ted S. Warren)
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Washington state House passes three policing-related bills Wednesday
The Washington state House of Representatives passed three bills related to police accountability Wednesday afternoon, chipping away at one of the Legislature’s priority areas this session. Continue reading at The Olympian.
While state COVID-19 numbers improve slightly, vaccination inequities in BIPOC communities are a concern
In an online press conference on Feb. 10, Washington State Secretary of Health Dr. Umair Shah said that while 940,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in the state, challenges remain as federal supplies remain lower than demand, and inequities in vaccine distribution among communities of color are becoming apparent. Continue reading at The South Seattle Emerald. (Alex Garland)
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