State Senate passes bill that bans chokeholds, sets standards for police tactics
The Washington state Senate approved a bill Tuesday that would set standards for police tactics and equipment statewide, in part banning chokeholds, neck restraints, and no-knock warrants. The Senate amended the bill, so it will now go back to the House of Representatives so it can consider the amendments. Continue reading at The Olympian. (Tony Overman)
Social equity in Washington state cannabis industry at stake in legislative bills, licensing
Nine years ago, Washington state broke major ground as one of the first two states to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. But left out of the conversation in 2012 was something that’s slowly gaining attention — racial equity in the cannabis industry. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Ellen M. Banner)
UW biologist: Herd immunity ‘necessary but not sufficient’ for return to normal
The term “herd immunity” has been thrown around frequently as vaccinations in the United States have ramped up, with many viewing it as the end goal for the COVID-19 pandemic. But as University of Washington biologist Carl Bergstrom detailed in a thread posted to Twitter, it may not be that simple. Continue reading at MyNorthwest.
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