Sign up to receive our Daily E-Clips on our subscription page. Click here for our Daily E-Clips policy. Washington Legislature Rolls Out Wide Array of Public Safety Bills Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers in Olympia have made it clear that public safety remains one of their top priorities, along with affordability, housing, and education.
Newly elected Governor Bob Ferguson ran on a pro law enforcement platform and has vocally supported a focus on community safety and hiring more cops. Here is a sampling of the most impactful public safety legislation under consideration in Olympia. Continue reading at The Urbanist. Amy Sundberg. Trump admin lays out framework for order targeting transgender protections The U. Continue reading at Axios. Maura Losch. WA child care advocates push for higher pay and more support for providers Lawmakers are trying to find more ways to support them and keep them in the job, including by upping pay, changing how reimbursement rates are calculated, and cutting fees and regulations.
Continue reading at The Washington State Standard. Laurel Demkovich. Axios What happens if ICE agents show up at Seattle schools Trump admin lays out framework for order targeting transgender protections. The Inlander Greater Spokane Inc. A guide for Washingtonians. Washington Post Backlash fueled Trump reversal on funding freeze Warmth is weakening the polar vortex.
WA State Standard Ferguson names ex-Microsoft exec to lead utility regulatory panel WA child care advocates push for higher pay and more support for providers Alvarado, Wilson. What does that mean for deportations? Washington Observer A fight over taxing short-term rentals for affordable housing Lovelett. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. Dean Rutz. Bill would require drug tests at all bars A new Washington State bill is aiming to require all bars to sell drug tests for spiked drinks.
Senate Bill was introduced in a legislative session Monday, which would require all businesses, licensed to sell alcohol, to sell drug tests for spiked drinks. This would include hotels, nightclubs, restaurants and taverns. Continue reading at KIRO 7. KIRO 7. Monica Stonier, D-Vancouver, the prime sponsor of past legislation to create the office. Manka Dhingra, D-Redmond, filed a bill Tuesday to add a statewide prosecutor to an existing law enforcement oversight agency.
