State Senate passes bill that bans chokeholds, sets standards for police tactics The Washington state Senate approved a bill Tuesday that would set standards for police tactics and equipment statewide,…
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Tuesday, April 6
Bill to honor Billy Frank Jr. with statue in D.C. heads to Gov. Inslee’s desk The full Washington state Legislature has now approved a bill to honor the late Billy…
Monday, April 5
WA pushes beyond clearing sexual assault evidence kits Turned away at the hospital, all but ignored at the police station and her case ultimately dismissed despite internal injuries and evidence…
House Passes Historic “Washington Recovery Budget” April 3, 2021 OLYMPIA – The Washington State House of Representatives passed its version of the 2021-2023 operating budget today by a vote of…
Friday, April 2
House Democrats’ budget focused on pandemic recovery The $58 billion House plan released Friday spends less than the Senate’s approximately $59 billion proposal, but both plans look to increase spending…