Press Releases

• Early Learning Advisory Council Now Accepting Applications | August 17, 2021

  The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is recruiting members for the Early Learning Advisory Council (ELAC) and is accepting applications from qualified and interested individuals who… READ MORE

• Attorney General’s Office: Nothing in Police Reform Legislation Prevents Police from Responding to Community Caretaker Calls | August 5, 2021

  OLYMPIA – In response to concerns from some law enforcement agencies whether they have the authority to show up to community caretaking calls and calls involving a mental health crisis… READ MORE

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  Entenman Bill to Help Communities with Large Warehousing and Manufacturing Centers Signed into Law | April 16, 2021

  OLYMPIA – After a long journey, House Bill 1521, which provides relief for communities with large warehousing and manufacturing centers, was signed by Gov. Inslee on Friday, April 16. Sponsored… READ MORE

• Bill Creating Office of Independent Investigation for Police Deadly Uses of Force Passes Legislature | April 14, 2021

  OLYMPIA – The Washington House of Representatives concurred with Senate amendments to House Bill 1267, which would establish an Office of Independent Investigation for police deadly uses of force, by… READ MORE

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  Bill Creating Office of Independent Investigations Passes House | March 3, 2021

  OLYMPIA – On the first anniversary of the killing Manuel Ellis, the Washington State House of Representatives passed a bill to mandate independent investigation of deadly uses of force by… READ MORE