In a landmark 5-4 ruling earlier this week, the US Supreme court authorized taking a suspect’s DNA upon arrest. Justice Kennedy wrote the majority’s opinion. This decision broke down usual…
Open Up and Say “Aaaaah’m Not Guilty.”
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House and Senate Democrats Unveil New Budget Proposal
Democratic leaders from the House and Senate proposed a new compromise budget in an attempt to finish negotiations before the end of the first special session. House Majority Leader Pat…
One step closer to quality, affordable health care for all
Washington state has long lead the nation in expanding access to affordable and quality health care for all. Case in point: House Democrats didn’t wait around for the Supreme Court…
Washington recreational marijuana market finds financial backers
The passage of Initiative 502 legalized recreational marijuana in Washington, but in doing so it raised another question: where will would-be businesses get the financial capital to get off the…
Boating season: keeping your head above water
As the weather gets nicer and people venture out on the water in their boats it is important to remember – safety first. Last week was National Boating Safety week….