State’s new law involving PSE aspires to set a course for the future
Over the past couple of years, Washington lawmakers have wrestled with a daunting task. The problem: The state’s largest utility, Puget Sound Energy, sells natural gas to nearly 1 million customers and burns gas and coal to electrify cities. That contributes millions of metric tons of planet-warming gasses to the atmosphere. Seeing a tough road ahead to decarbonize, PSE requested help from lawmakers. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Erika Schultz)
The high cost of 4/20: Expert warns of dangers associated with marijuana
April 20 is considered by many as a high holiday for marijuana aficionados. However, there’s growing evidence it’s not as harmless as once believed. Despite legalization across the country and widespread public approval, the federal government still classifies marijuana as a Schedule I drug. That’s led to limits on research regarding medical usage that could back up anecdotal evidence of marijuana helping people. Continue reading at King 5.
Auburn police officer’s murder trial tests new state law for police misconduct
The first police officer charged with murder in Washington under a new legal standard for police misconduct is heading to trial. Jury selection is scheduled to begin April 22 in the trial of Auburn police officer Jeffrey Nelson. In August 2020, then-King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg charged Nelson with second-degree murder and first-degree assault for killing 26-year-old Jesse Sarey. Nelson tackled and ultimately shot Sarey while trying to arrest him for disorderly conduct. Continue reading at KUOW. (Auburn Police Department)
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