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…
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Goodman and Johnson Statement on Implementation of Police Use of Force Bill
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Video Update: 2021 Legislative Session in Review
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The Legislature just wrapped up a truly historic lawmaking session. Operating remotely so we could stay safe and healthy, we were still able to pass landmark…
Legislative Update: Sexual Assault Survivors Bill of Rights, Rental Assistance, and Banning Private Prisons
Dear Friends and Neighbors, We have reached the end of the legislative session. We adjourn Sine Die tonight! As we approach the finish line we are resolving a number of…
Legislative Update: Blake Decision, Honoring Billy Frank Jr, and Strengthening the PFML Program
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Responding to the State v. Blake Decision On February 25, the Washington State Supreme Court ruled in State v. Blake that Washington’s law criminalizing simple possession…
Legislative Update: Vaccine Eligibility, Food Assistance for Families, and Reducing Plastic Waste
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Vaccine eligibility expands to all adults on April 15 The governor recently announced that all adults over 16 will be eligible to receive the vaccine starting…
Video Update: Giving Youthful Offenders a Second Chance, Capital Budget Update, and Equitable Care for Pregnant Patients
Dear Friends and Neighbors, When young people commit serious crimes, we confine them in state institutions under the Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration. However, compelling research shows that institutionalizing young people is…
Legislative Update: Phase 3, 988 System, and the American Rescue Plan
Dear Friends and Neighbors, What does Phase 3 mean? On Monday, March 22nd the entire state entered Phase 3 of the Roadmap to Recovery. This is possible because of the…
Video Update: State Oversight and Accountability Act, Fair Start for Kids, and Native American Mascots
Dear Friends and Neighbors, When a police officer engages in egregious misconduct, the state should intervene and take away that officer’s certification. Unfortunately, our current system makes it very difficult…
Legislative Update: Vaccine Update, Preparing for EVs, and Virtual Town Hall
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Vaccine updates Major announcements regarding vaccine distribution have come out recently and I want to make sure you heard the news. Our teachers and child care…