Editorial: With law passed, make it work to address addiction If you thought the legislative path was tortured regarding an overhaul of state law regarding drug possession and public drug…
Wednesday, May 17
Gov. Inslee signs new drug possession law after special legislative session The Washington state Legislature approved a bipartisan compromise Tuesday to address drug possession and treatment during a one-day special…
Legislature passes special session compromise bill on drug possession and addiction treatment
OLYMPIA— On Tuesday, the first day of a special session called by Governor Jay Inslee, the Washington House of Representatives passed a compromise version of Senate Bill 5536 after extensive…
Years long journey leads to the elimination of mandatory LFOs
OLYMPIA—Yesterday, in the state reception room, Governor Jay Inslee signed House Bill 1169, a bill to eliminate mandatory Legal Financial Obligations (LFOs), with State Supreme Court Justices looking…
Tuesday, May 16
Why a drug decriminalization crisis looms for Washington state lawmakers After voting down a bill last month to keep drug possession illegal and boost services for people struggling with addiction,…