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A couple of vocal protesters and a sudden downpour couldn’t put a damper on Gov. Jay Inslee’s remarks outside the Clark County Public Service Center on Thursday as he presented three county projects with 2024 Governor’s Smart Communities Awards. Smart Communities Awards have been bestowed annually since 2006 in recognition of government agencies and community partners for exceptional land-use planning and development. “We recognize the power of local leadership,” Inslee said, “and we recognize the power of communities.” Continue reading at The Columbian. (Amanda Cowan)
Study finds prevalence of firearms is driving soaring gun deaths in U.S. – not mental illness
The prevalence of firearms in the U.S. – not mental illness – is driving the surge in gun deaths across the country, a new study concludes. The research led by an Oregon Health & Science University professor looked at mental health conditions and firearm deaths in the U.S. and 40 other countries. It found the U.S. had 20 times more deaths by firearms than the other countries even when rates of mental illness were the same. Continue reading at The WA State Standard. (Aristide Economopoulos)
New Washington law requires colleges to provide Narcan and fentanyl test strips to students
A new law is providing college campuses in Washington with the resources need to keep students safe from opioid overdoses. House Bill 2112 went into effect in June and requires all public and private colleges and universities in Washington to provide fentanyl prevention education and resources to students. The law is meant to protect students amidst a growing opioid crisis in the state. The bill specifically requires that colleges and universities have fentanyl testing strips and Narcan available on campus and that residence hall staff be trained on how to administer Narcan. Continue reading at KXLY.
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