Building a solid foundation: Legislative and infrastructure updates
Nearing the End Last Wednesday marked the final day for the House to pass Senate bills, and for the Senate to pass legislation from the House. I was pleased that…
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Rep. Sawyer bill to rescue children wins legislative approval
OLYMPIA – Rep. David Sawyer’s bill to rescue sexually abused and exploited children moves on to the governor with a final 95-0 vote in the House today. Sawyer’s House Bill 1281…
Monday, April 20
PRINT Associated Press Tribes urge restart of background checks in child placement (McCoy) After Oso landslide, Inslee signs bill to improve mapping of areas at risk Gov. Inslee expands…
Legislature approves Rep. Van De Wege legislation to improve how investigators handle sexual misconduct victims
OLYMPIA – When someone is a victim of sexual misconduct or abuse, they require care from health professionals. When the abuse or misconduct comes from a health professional, that care…
Preventing Oil Spills
Preventing Oil Train Disasters The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), recently envisioned a scenario where an oil train derails and explodes in Jersey City, near New York City, creating a…