WA Legislative Black Caucus members chime in on controversial hire by Thurston Sheriff
Members of Washington State’s Legislative Black Caucus issued a statement Tuesday regarding a recent controversial hire at the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office. On April 1, the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office announced that a former Tacoma police officer acquitted in the Manny Ellis murder trial had been hired as a Lateral Patrol Deputy. Christopher Burbank was one of three officers acquitted in December in Ellis’ 2020 death while he was in police custody. Continue reading at The News Tribune. (The Olympian)
Advocates Claim Universal Free Meals Are A Critical Tool To Help Combat Childhood Obesity
Childhood obesity is on the rise, but providing free meals universally may help decrease the trend. In February 2023, Democratic State Representative Marcus Riccelli of Spokane introduced House Bill 1238, which would provide meals to all requesting students without charge. Starting the 2023-2024 school year, out of 1.1 million students in Washington, around 700,000 now qualify for free meals through different programs. Continue reading at The Seattle Medium.
Education levels among Washington workforce falling short of labor market demand
Washington employers will need more educated workers over the next several years than the state is projected to have. That’s according to a new report from the Washington State Student Achievement Council, which estimates that 70% of jobs in 2023 and 72% in 2031 will require college degrees or other post-secondary credentials. Continue reading at Washington State Standard. (Getty Images)
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