Use Food Well: New Campaign Seeks to Reduce Food Waste in Washington
Each year, Washington generates one million tons of food waste, including half a million tons of edible food. That’s enough food to make 105 meals for every person in Washington. On April 1, the Washington Department of Ecology will launch the Use Food Well campaign in conjunction with the start of National Food Waste Prevention Week, April 1 to 7. Reducing food waste can increase food security, reduce climate impacts, and help Washington residents save money. Continue reading at The Skanner. (WA Department of Ecology)
Gov. Inslee signed more than 150 bills last week. Here’s some of what he signed into law
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed more than 150 bills last week at appearances throughout Western Washington. On Monday, the governor signed bills at the state Capitol in Olympia. On Tuesday, he signed a host of climate, environmental and labor bills in Kent, and on Friday, Inslee signed supplemental capital and operating budgets at the UW Center for Behavioral Health and Learning in Seattle. Here’s some of what the governor signed last week. Continue reading at The Olympian. (Elaine Thompson)
As campaigning revs up, WA laws aim to detect cyber attacks and protect election workers
As the 2024 campaign season heats up, new laws are taking hold in Washington to protect election workers and boost security of ballot counting statewide…Washington lawmakers seek to bolster public confidence in the conduct of elections amid the continuing spread of misinformation and cyberthreats. Continue reading at WA State Standard. (Karen Ducey)
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