Hundreds rally in support of immigrants at Washington state Capitol
Despite threats that immigration enforcement agents might show up, more than 500 immigrant rights advocates from across Washington marched to the state Capitol in Olympia on Thursday. They were there to show support for two bills pending before the Legislature this year that would expand safety net benefits — including health care coverage and unemployment insurance — for immigrants who are in the country without legal authorization. Continue reading at Northwest Public Broadcasting. (Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero)
Tesla is the only EV maker that can sell directly to consumers in WA. Lawmakers might change that
Washington wants more electric vehicles on the road. It’s offered generous incentives for EV buyers and set deadlines barring new gasoline-powered car sales. The next step, some say, is revising a law that does not allow customers to buy an electric vehicle directly from the automaker, instead forcing them to go through a dealership. There’s one notable exception: Tesla. Continue reading at The Washington State Standard. (Rivian)
Step up, WA lawmakers, and finally pass bill to make clergy report abuse
It’s a debate that’s lingered among state lawmakers for about 20 years. In the last two legislative sessions, two bills that would have made clergy members mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect have failed. Now, Sen. Noel Frame, D-Seattle, who sponsored the previous bills, is trying again with Senate Bill 5375. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (campaign)
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