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Wednesday, November 6

Democrats notch major wins in Washington state
Democrats were winning up and down the ballot in Washington state in early results from Tuesday’s election, while three Republican-backed ballot measures failed. The initial returns reinforce Washington’s deep-blue reputation at the state level, even as the Associated Press reported that Republicans would retake the U.S. Senate and the White House. In the presidential race, Harris won the state, capturing 58.6% of the first ballot count, compared to 39.1% for Trump. Democrat Bob Ferguson won the governor’s race, per the Associated Press, continuing Democrats’ 40-year winning streak for that office. Continue reading at Axios. (Brendan Lynch)

Bellingham High transgender student suffers potential brain trauma during group assault
Bellingham Police are investigating an attack on a transgender high school student and are pursuing possible assault and hate crime charges against the juveniles involved in the beating, which the suspects recorded and shared on social media. The assault left the 16-year-old victim with facial cuts, swelling and bruises. The student now suffers frequent headaches and memory loss, his mother told The Herald in an interview Tuesday. Continue reading at the Bellingham Herald. (Robert Mittendorf)

Voters reject measure to repeal landmark Washington climate law
Washington voters on Tuesday preserved a controversial climate law that’s generated billions of dollars from polluters to fund the state’s fight against the harmful effects of climate change. The law sets annual emission limits for major emitters, such as oil refiners and utilities, and requires them to buy allowances at state auctions for each metric ton of their air pollution. Over time, the limits are lowered to compel polluters to curb their emissions. The program started on Jan. 1, 2023, and the first emissions allowance auction was held on Feb. 28, 2023. The cap-and-invest program has raised $2.3 billion for the state to date. Those dollars are getting spent on an array of undertakings in the state’s current operating, capital and transportation budgets. Continue reading at the WA State Standard. (David Ryder)

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Axios
Democrats notch major wins in Washington state
Measure to repeal Washington’s cap-and-trade system fails

Bellingham Herald
Bellingham High transgender student suffers potential brain trauma during group assault

Capital Press
Snake River steelhead returns highest in seven years
Yakama Nation seeks $40 million from energy developer

Everett Herald
Snohomish County sales tax for public safety trailing
DelBene, Larsen and Schrier on their way to re-election
WA voters strongly rejecting repeal of landmark climate law
Boeing Machinists prepare to go back to work after strike ends
School funding measures failing in Arlington, Lake Stevens and Sultan
‘Unauthorized activity’ knocks out WA, Snohomish County court systems
Voters approving Everett minimum wage, Snohomish River rights measures

Kitsap Sun
Washington state AG Bob Ferguson wins governor’s race

News Tribune
Couple poisoned air for profit by illegally modifying trucks in Washington, feds say
Pierce County election chief: ‘It’s disaster preparedness, which is crazy for an election’
It’s a close race for Pierce County Executive between Mello, Chambers. Here’s who’s ahead

Olympian
Couple poisoned air for profit by illegally modifying trucks in Washington, feds say
Gov. Inslee approves huge Horse Heaven wind farm stretching 24 miles south of Tri-Cities

Port Townsend Leader
Quilcene school board could pull two children’s books from library

Puget Sound Business Journal
Everett City Council considers proposals for new AquaSox stadium
The Playbook: Employers should be cautious with AI in hiring process

Seattle Times
Bob Ferguson beats Dave Reichert in WA governor race
New Seattle schools safety, security director eyes changes
Election 2024: 5 takeaways from Washington state results
Nick Brown wins race to be next Washington attorney general
Washington projects $250M funding shortfall for homeless services
Patty Kuderer defeats Phil Fortunato in insurance commissioner race
Washington state election 2024 results and Trump’s win: What to know
WA turns a deeper shade of blue as national results reveal Trump’s strength
Federal court allows religious homelessness nonprofit to hire based on sexuality
Donald Trump has sweeping plans for a second administration. Here’s what he’s proposed

Spokesman Review
Michael Baumgartner will be Eastern Washington’s next congressman
Measure to protect natural gas usage only statewide initiative to receive support, but still too close to call
Hill, Riccelli win seats to state House, Senate in 3rd District; Republicans sweep races in 4th, 6th, 7th and 9th districts (Riccelli)

Washington Post
House majority remains too close to call
Donald Trump wins presidential election, defeating Harris to retake White House

WA State Standard
Election 2024: Live updates
Republicans take majority control of U.S. Senate
Washington’s capital gains tax survives repeal effort
Upthegrove ahead in Washington lands commissioner race
Democrat Nick Brown wins Washington attorney general race
Voters reject measure to repeal landmark Washington climate law
Reykdal leading Olson in contest to oversee Washington’s public schools

Wenatchee World
Chelan County Veteran Services Office temporarily moving amidst renovations

Yakima Herald-Republic
Late surge in voting for Yakima County, auditor’s office says
Lower Yakima Valley hospital district passing, other local initiatives are not

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Voters rejecting I-2117 in Washington state
Voters rejecting I-2109 in Washington state
Cantwell projected to be reelected to US Senate
Clallam County voted for losing presidential candidate for first time in 40 years
Washington state election results map: County-by-county totals for top 2024 races

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Statewide outage impacts Washington courts
Tacoma sexual assault recovery center breaks ground on new healing center
Boeing’s machinists strike is over but the troubled aerospace giant still faces many challenges

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Initial elections results show voters rejecting WA Cares Initiative 2124
SeaTac Municipal Court limits services amid statewide systems outage
Washington voters reject I-2117, uphold landmark Climate Commitment Act
Challenges remain for Boeing as it aims to boost production amid end of strike
Early results show Washington voters rejecting I-2109, keeping capital gains tax intact
New era of labor activism: Boeing strike highlights tensions between workers and corporate

KNKX Public Radio
Republicans will control the U.S. Senate
Here’s what Trump 2.0 means for the economy, from tariffs to mass deportations.
Bomb threats disrupted what was otherwise relatively smooth voting on Election Day

KUOW Public Radio
The gender gap and abortion took center stage with voters
Democrat Bob Ferguson wins Washington state race for governor
Most states that considered abortion rights amendments approved them
Here’s how minimum wage and paid sick leave measures fared in the election
Donald Trump has won the presidential election and will return to the White House

KXLY (ABC)
Norris on path to reelection for Kootenai County Sheriff
Gloom, nervousness and joy: What Trump’s victory means for key world regions
Why Trump’s return could spark another bout of inflation and delay interest rate cuts

NW Public Radio
Democrats outraged by ‘horrific’ GOP text messages sent to central Washington Latino voters

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Cascadia Daily News
Preliminary results show incumbents sweeping state legislative races across region (Lovelett, Lekanoff, Ramel, Rule, Timmons)

Crosscut
Bob Ferguson will be Washington’s next governor
Kamala Harris takes Washington’s 12 electoral votes
WA voters want to keep carbon and capital gains taxes
Incumbent Chris Reykdal leads in Washington’s OSPI race
Incumbent Marie Gluesenkamp Perez leads in WA’s 3rd District
Senate: Maria Cantwell takes lead against challenger Raul Garcia
Democrat Nick Brown leads in Washington attorney general race (Manka)
Shaun Scott wins WA’s 43rd Legislative District, Suarez concedes (Chopp)
Democrat Emily Randall leads in WA’s 6th Congressional District (Randall)
Dave Upthegrove leads in WA Commissioner of Public Lands race
Incumbent Dan Newhouse leads in WA’s 4th Congressional District

MyNorthwest
Nick Brown to become Washington’s next attorney general
Reykdal poised to serve third term of superintendent of public instruction
I-2117 goes down: Washington voters uphold landmark climate law against challenge

West Seattle Blog
ELECTION RESULTS: Ballot measures – Seattle Transportation Levy passing, 3 of 4 state initiatives failing

Tuesday, November 5

Washington public college tuition is declining. Here’s why
Public college education in Washington has been getting less costly, in line with a national trend spurred by higher funding, according to a recent report. Average in-state tuition at four-year colleges in Washington, after adjusting for inflation, is now 4.7% lower than it was in the 2019-20 academic year, according to the report published by College Board, a standardized testing organization. For two-year colleges, tuition fell by 7.1%. Continue reading at the Seattle Times. (Marcus Badgley)

Washington celebrates milestone with 5 million registered voters ahead of Election Day
The Office of the Secretary of State is celebrating a new milestone reached in voter registration. On Monday, the SOS announced that Washington has officially hit the 5 million registered voters mark and a new milestone for the state. The milestone was achieved due to a daily record of 10,059 voters registering on Oct. 28, the deadline for online and mail registration. According to the SOS, voters can still register or update registration information by visiting a voting center by 8 p.m. on Nov. 5. Ballots must be returned to a county ballot drop box or voting center by 8 p.m. on Election Day or postmarked by Tuesday, Nov. 5 if sent by mail. Continue reading at King 5. (Eric Gay)

Gov. Inslee approves plans for WA’s largest wind turbine farm
Gov. Jay Inslee has approved a revised plan to populate the Horse Heaven Hills south of Kennewick with the largest wind turbine farm in Washington. His approval leaves intact more than three-quarters of the originally requested number of turbines. While Inslee gave his approval on Oct. 18, his office and the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council confirmed that approval to Cascade PBS on Friday. In September the Site Evaluation Council voted 4 to 3 to approve the recommendation. Opponents of the project have until Dec. 17 to appeal the decision to the state’s courts. Continue reading at Crosscut. (Genna Martin)

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Axios
Boeing union ends strike after contract vote

Capital Press
Half of states support Tacoma port’s petition to Supreme Court

Everett Herald
9K remain without power in Snohomish, Island counties
Boeing Machinists approve contract, ending 52-day strike
Lynnwood light rail is super popular — but there’s a problem
Letter: We must team up against the climate crisis

News Tribune
The conflict over a beloved Pierce County golf course is headed for eminent domain
Psychiatric patient had violent history. Does WA deserve blame for roommate’s killing?
Remains of Navy aviators killed after Growler crash near Mount Rainier to return home
TPD Chief Avery Moore racked up $1K+ bill on work phone during international vacation
Did Point Ruston developer conspire with son to elude creditors? Estate case turns messy
$3.5M to address youth homelessness headed to Pierce County, where shelter options few

New York Times
Boeing Union Approves New Contract, Ending Costly Strike

Puget Sound Business Journal
Strike over: Boeing workers approve new contract
SBA aims to boost federal small-business spending by billions with new rule

Seattle Times
Boeing Machinists approve new contract, ending strike
Washington public college tuition is declining. Here’s why
WA courts’ online systems down after ‘unauthorized activity’
Washington projects $250M funding shortfall for homeless services
Black Americans still suffer worse health. Here’s why there’s so little progress

Spokesman Review
Bird flu detected in Stevens, Okanogan counties
Longtime federal Judge Justin Quackenbush remembered as ‘true jurist’ with ‘a passion for the law’
Getting There: Spokane Transit Authority looks to improve services in eastern portions of the county

Washington Post
The Fed cut interest rates. But mortgages continue to rise.
These investors have a warning about real estate and climate change. Will anyone listen?

WA State Standard
Boeing machinists approve contract, strike ends
Washington voter turnout is lagging behind four years ago
It’s Election Day. Officials ask for patience in waiting on the results.

Wenatchee World
Colville Tribe receives nearly $112K for drinking water safety, supply
Residents near Wenatchee Planned Parenthood frustrated by daily protests
Chelan County expenses in 2025 budgeted to outpace revenue in preliminary budget

Yakima Herald-Republic
Yakima City Council to hear public input on next year’s budget

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Yes, voter intimidation is illegal
Boeing machinists approve new contract, ending strike
3 injured in shooting in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood
Remains of 2 aviators killed in Navy growler crash returning to Washington this week

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Chinook Pass, Cayuse Pass remain closed for the season
WSDA confirms the first case of avian flu in Stevens County flock
Port Townsend-Coupeville ferry canceled due to extreme weather
More than 9,000 customers without power around Western Washington
University of Washington makes major contribution to local economy, jobs
King County introduces newest rescue boat with high-tech package for enhanced safety
Washington celebrates milestone with 5 million registered voters ahead of Election Day

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
High winds lead to widespread outages in western Washington
59% of Boeing machinists vote to accept company’s latest contract offer, ending strike

KNKX Public Radio
Boeing machinists approve contract, bringing an end to a bruising seven-week strike

KUOW Public Radio
Washington voter turnout expected to surpass 80% in 2024 general election
Father of Garfield student killed at school begs witnesses to ‘do the right thing’

KXLY (ABC)
Spokane County Clerk’s Office services modified due to statewide system shutdown
WA National Guard on standby to assist local law enforcement ahead of Election Day

NW Public Radio
How Washington is preventing and detecting voter fraud
Getting out the vote, Northwest tribes say, is an ‘essential part of our civic duty’

Web

Cascadia Daily News
Statewide court system shutdown impacts county court operations
Confirmed whooping cough cases in Whatcom rose to 11 in October
Opinion: Election anxiety doesn’t need to win — here are 3 science-backed strategies from a clinical psychologist to rein in the stress

Crosscut
Gov. Inslee approves plans for WA’s largest wind turbine farm

Monday, November 4

WA’s asylum-seeker response arrives months overdue
Washington’s aid network for the thousands of asylum-seekers who have moved to the state in recent years launched Friday after a two-month delay. About $25 million from the state Legislature will be distributed among nonprofits, cities and other entities involved in providing housing, shelter and legal help for people seeking to stay in the U.S. — most of whom are fleeing Venezuela, Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Continue reading at the Seattle Times. (Ken Lambert)

What happens to Washington ballots after they’re turned in?
So, you turned in your ballot for Tuesday’s election. Now what happens? Before it’s officially counted, a Washington ballot makes multiple stops on the road to acceptance. The state’s elections system is a large operation with thousands of workers and volunteers sorting mail, verifying signatures and counting ballots for weeks surrounding Election Day. As of Friday morning, 43.6% of ballots had been returned and were going through that process. That’s down from 61.4% at this time in the 2020 election, though election officials anticipate this year’s number to jump over the weekend and into early next week. Continue reading at the WA State Standard. (Laurel Demkovich)

Visually impaired Washingtonians face unique obstacles to voting
Of 1.4 million registered voters in Washington, about half wait until Election Day, or the days before, to cast their ballots in person, according to Julie Wise, King County Director of Elections. Those with disabilities, including those with seeing and hearing impairments, are often among this group, as accessible early voting can be difficult. King County Elections offers a couple accessible voting options. Continue reading at Crosscut. (Erin Hooley)

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Axios
Why ballot counting takes so long in Washington state

Capital Press
Washington fines farm labor contractor
Inslee OKs Horse Heaven; admonishes EFSEC
Cattlemen sue USDA over mandatory electronic ear tags
Barred owl removal strategy accused of interfering with ‘evolutionary paths’

Columbian
One person dead, two injured in shooting at Vancouver Mall food court

Everett Herald
Boeing: Strike vote will have no effect on planned layoffs
Darrington, Marysville tackle wood smoke to address poor air quality

News Tribune
Half of homeless people contacted by Tacoma outreach team refuse help. Why is that?
Rules of the Road: What are the laws regarding riding bikes in the dark? Are they enforced?

Puget Sound Business Journal
King County weighs 49% hike in development permit fees

Seattle Times
WA’s asylum-seeker response arrives months overdue
Washington public college tuition is declining. Here’s why
Influx of mobile methadone clinics bring treatment to the streets
WA, OR ballot drop box makers, officials explore changes after fires
176 more people allege sex abuse at WA youth detention centers in suit
Boeing Machinists head to the polls in decisive vote that could end strike

Skagit Valley Herald
Port of Anacortes receives electric conversion grant

Washington Post
Scientists may have solved the mystery of sky-high methane emissions
Medicare Advantage insurers fear losing millions over a few bad phone calls

WA State Standard
What happens to Washington ballots after they’re turned in?
Inslee activates Washington National Guard ahead of Election Day

Wenatchee World
Wenatchee schools emphasize biliteracy: ‘No child should lose a language to gain a language.”

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Yes, it’s normal for official results to come in after election night
Washington governor activates National Guard ahead of Election Day
Nail products, jewelry among priority products that contain chemicals Ecology may regulate

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Boeing machinists to vote on new contract Monday
Why call? 911 calls in recent street takeover released
Gov. Inslee activates National Guard to prevent election-related unrest
Landslides in consecutive weekends continue to block Washington roads
Pierce County Human Services awarded $3.5M to end youth homelessness
Washington governor OKs massive new wind farm and urges swift turbine approvals
Tacoma man dead, three others injured in separate shootings tied to South Hill party

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Growth at JBLM spurs regional collaboration, enhancing community support
Boeing machinists are holding a contract vote that could end their 7-week strike

KNKX Public Radio
What to expect in Washington on Election Day – and how to tune in

KXLY (ABC)
How the Spokane County Elections Office handles multiple ballot submissions
Spokane County urges people to use service centers over elections office for help, questions
Mayor Brown proposes City of Spokane’s 2025-2026 budget, addresses public safety and ‘fiscal sustainability’

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Cascadia Daily News
Downstream impacts: Stakes are high in Skagit dam dispute
In-person visits to Whatcom County Jail to resume in December
Chuckanut Drive reopened near Larrabee State Park after rockslide

Crosscut
Visually impaired Washingtonians face unique obstacles to voting (Farivar)

MyNorthwest
Gov. Inslee approves huge wind turbine farm south of the Tri-Cities
Gov. Inslee activates National Guard to prevent election-related unrest

The Urbanist
Sleepy Bainbridge Island decides how to grow up
Sunday video: replacing I-5 Lanes with Cascadia high speed rail

Friday, November 1

More people with felony records can vote now in Washington
Election officials are trying to let people know that even if you have a felony conviction on your record, you’re eligible to vote in Washington state. Under a state law that took effect in 2022, even those on parole or probation can cast ballots in the Nov. 5 election. The law made it so a person’s voting rights are automatically restored as soon as they leave prison, though they still must re-register to vote. Continue reading at Axios. (Axios Visuals)

Washington lawmakers ask President Biden to make Major Disaster Declaration for Colville Reservation wildfire
Washington’s U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray along with Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Rep. Dan Newhouse are asking President Biden to make a Major Disaster Declaration for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation due to wildfire damages from earlier this year. The letter calls for help for the over 57,000 acres that burned July 17 through August 21 on the Colville Reservation. Continue reading at KXLY. (Confederated Tribes Of The Colville Reservation)

WA law restricts noncompete agreements. They keep popping up anyway
Once limited to high-level executives and specialized fields like engineering and medicine, noncompete clauses have proliferated widely across industries, becoming boilerplate contract language in fast-food and warehouse jobs. Washington state placed significant restrictions on the enforcement of noncompetes in 2019, passing a law that included a ban for workers making under $100,000 per year. Prior to Washington’s law change, noncompete agreements bound one in four Washington workers earning earn less than $100,000 per year, according to recent research from the University of Maryland Continue reading at Crosscut. (Enree Weaver)

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Axios
More people with felony records can vote now in Washington

Capital Press
Hazardous trees defended as sound conservation
9th Circuit nixes ‘Cody’s Beef’ lawsuit against Tyson

Everett Herald
Boeing Machinists to vote on new contract proposal

News Tribune
20 inches of snow in October? WSDOT is closing passes this afternoon due to the forecast

Puget Sound Business Journal
UW economic impact spikes over 5-year period
Colleges stare down an existential enrollment threat
Striking Boeing machinists to vote on new contract offer

Seattle Times
Is Seattle’s rental scene hot or cold? Yes
UW’s new freshman class is its most diverse yet
Boeing jettisons DEI under pressure building on new CEO
Seattle Public Schools to pay $16M to settle sex abuse lawsuit

Spokesman Review
The Trent Avenue shelter, once the backbone of Spokane’s homeless system, has closed

Washington Post
Boeing makes new contract offer to machinists in hopes of ending strike
As data centers for AI strain the power grid, bills rise for everyday customers
As daylight saving time ends Sunday, here’s what to know about the time change
As smuggling rings made billions from migrants, the U.S. did little to disrupt them
This material is almost everywhere, and bad for the planet. There’s a plan to make it better.

WA State Standard
Machinists union leadership urges approval of new Boeing contract offer
Washington man who killed eagles is ordered to prison and to pay nearly $800,000
Americans, anxious about AI’s role in the election, may not know its full scope, expert says

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Union encourages Boeing machinists to approve new contract offer
Police still looking for suspect in Vancouver Mall shooting that left 1 dead, 2 injured
Seattle mayor signs off on new music venue parking permits to ease burden on artists

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Two injured, one dead in shooting at Vancouver, Wash. mall
Union recommends approval of latest Boeing contract proposal
Another contract offer on the table for striking Boeing employees
Washington State House candidate allegedly attacked in Mukilteo (Peterson)
Nurses at Tacoma’s St. Joseph hospital picket over unsafe conditions
Bellevue sees 50% spike in DUI cases, police ask residents to stay safe
Chinook Pass, Cayuse Pass temporarily close for predicted heavy snowfall
Hundreds of Puget Sound buildings at risk during earthquake, retrofits expensive
Election officials ramp up security measures after increased threats of violence & harassment
Pentagon audit says Boeing cleaned up on Air Force parts, including soap dispensers marked up 8,000%

KNKX Public Radio
Public EV chargers are good for the planet. They’re also good for business

KUOW Public Radio
Machinists union endorses latest Boeing offer with higher pay but no pension
Boeing cleaned up on Air Force parts, including soap dispensers marked up 8,000%
Court decision shielding clergy sex abuse investigation records appealed by Washington state

KXLY (ABC)
Spokane County voter service centers expanding hours before Election Day
Washington lawmakers ask President Biden to make Major Disaster Declaration for Colville Reservation wildfire

Web

Cascadia Daily News
Whatcom County budget seeks to bolster ‘an organization under stress’
Whatcom election officials have multiple safety measures for ballot boxes

Crosscut
Whitman County searching for about 250 missing election ballots
WA law restricts noncompete agreements. They keep popping up anyway

MyNorthwest
It’s time to ‘Fall Back’ despite the Washington legislature
‘There is no excuse’: Bellevue hits five-year high in DUI incidents

Thursday, October 31

Legislators, educators seek fixes for WA’s struggling system to educate incarcerated youth
Green Hill, along with Echo Glen, a juvenile detention center in Snoqualmie where students are 11 to 25 years old, are Washington’s two major schools for its state-run juvenile detention facilities. Outcomes at both are dismal. Despite all the challenges that come with institutional education, the field is woefully underfunded by the state. No state agency has a strong role overseeing the state’s 31 institutional education facilities, leaving a patchwork of school districts and educational service districts, which provide services to school districts, in charge of student outcomes. Continue reading at the WA State Standard. (DCYF)

Millions of low-cost homes are deteriorating, making the U.S. housing shortage worse
Millions of people across the U.S. live in places that are falling into disrepair, even becoming uninhabitable, making a massive shortage of affordable housing worse. They are disproportionately lower-income and Black or Hispanic, and many are seniors on fixed incomes. But a patchwork of repair programs — federal, state, local and nonprofit — are largely underfunded, with years-long waitlists. It’s a crisis that threatens people’s health and lives, yet can be invisible from the outside. Continue reading at KUOW. (NPR)

Potential defense workload changes could have ripple effects
A change is in the air for the state criminal justice system; whether it will be positive or negative is the topic of conversation for Clallam and Jefferson counties. The state Supreme Court is deliberating mandating reductions for indigent (public) defense workloads, to be phased in over a three-year period. Currently, full-time public defenders can handle either 150 felonies or between 300 and 400 misdemeanors, as well as limits for other types of cases, according to the state Office of Public Defense. Many argue those caseload standards lead to overworked public defenders and a lower quality of defense. Continue reading at the Daily News.