All of Washington is now in Phase 2 of reopening after data-reporting error discovered
The south central region of Washington state that includes the Tri Cities, Yakima and Walla Walla will move to Phase 2 of the “Healthy Washington – Roadmap to Recovery” immediately, after a hospital’s data-reporting error was discovered, the state Department of Health announced Sunday. Continue reading at The Olympian. (Washington State Governor’s office)
Inslee expected to sign $2.2 billion COVID-19 relief bill this week
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is expected to sign the next round of COVID-19 relief bills in the coming week. The Washington legislature approved a bill on Wednesday to allocate $2.2 billion in federal COVID-19 funding. Because it has an emergency clause, it will take effect immediately upon Inslee’s signature. Continue reading at KING5 TV.
Bill backed by Bremerton state senator looks to end ‘driving while poor’ law
Hundreds of thousands of Washington state drivers see their license suspended because they can’t pay a traffic ticket. Critics of the law call it “driving while poor.” State lawmakers are now looking to put an end to the practice with a proposal in the Legislature this session. Continue reading at The Kitsap Sun.
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