New hotline has connected kids to lawyers more than 3,000 times
A new legal hotline has helped minors in Washington state consult with lawyers more than 3,000 times before being questioned or searched by police. The new hotline, a product of a law passed in 2021, aims to ensure young people are informed before they waive those rights. The big picture: One goal is to reduce the chance of kids being pressured into making false confessions, Jesse Johnson, a former state representative who sponsored the new law, told Axios. Continue reading at Axios. (Annelise Capossela)
Hansen will succeed Rolfes in Washington state Senate
Democratic state Rep. Drew Hansen of Bainbridge Island was appointed to the state Senate Wednesday by the Kitsap County Commission. Hansen will serve the remainder of her term, which runs through the end of 2024. He represents the 23rd Legislative District, which includes Poulsbo, Port Gamble, Kingston and part of Bremerton. Hansen, who has served in the state House of Representatives since 2011, chaired the House Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee and, before that, led the Higher Education Committee. Continue reading at WA State Standard. (LSS)
Inslee Names Megan Matthews As New Director Of The Washington State Office Of Equity
Today, Washington State Gov. Jay Inslee announced his appointment of Megan Matthews as the new director of the Washington State Office of Equity. Matthews, who has worked as an assistant director in the Office of Equity since April 2021, has been serving as the acting director of the agency since May. Continue reading at Seattle Medium.
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