Washington state is a national leader in embracing the crime reform known as “swift and certain,” based on a pilot project in Hawaii where parolees were 50 percent less likely…
Swift and certain punishment for abusers and drunk drivers
Tag: public safety
Governor Inslee signs DUI reform bill
Making Washington roadways safer
Three years ago, Frank Blair received the news that is every parent’s nightmare. In the middle of the night, a police officer knocked on his door and told him that…
Representative Freeman hits the ground running in inaugural legislative session
The first legislative session can be marathon of public hearings, executive sessions, and vote counting for first session freshman legislators. Representative Roger Freeman distinguished himself as a skillful navigator of…
Human trafficking: More work to do
This is a chilling story of trafficking in the northeast corner of the United States. We’ve worked so hard here in Washington to fight modern-day sex slavery. I’m proud to…