Metal theft is huge problem that affects our entire state. Robbers are stealing everything: cemetery urns, farm equipment, copper from power lines and brass fittings on fire hoses. Metal is…
Turning the screws on metal thieves
Tag: public safety
2013 Regular Session Victories
Education – Early Learning through Higher Education Integrating early learning (HB 1723) – Creates a framework for developing an integrated, high quality early learning continuum for low-income children ages birth…
Tri-City Herald: Governor signs ‘Safe Keys’ bill
Tyler Richardson with the Tri-City Herald wrote a great story today about my Safe Keys bill. One woman’s fight to take a stance against violent crime after being raped in…
Governor Inslee signs Tarleton’s ‘Safe Keys’ bill
Governor Jay Inslee signed House Bill 1647 into law on Tuesday, which will require landlords to safely secure spare and master keys to rental units. State Representative Gael Tarleton (D-Ballard)…
New protections enacted for stalking victims
Stalking is a crime that affects approximately 3.4 million Americans each year. These perpetrators know no economic, racial, or societal bounds. Some stalkers are former spouses or boyfriends who are…