Montana Senate Endorses Bill To Help Halt Human Trafficking
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A bill aiming to halt human trafficking in Montana is one vote away from passing through the Legislature. Senators endorsed House Bill 89 by a vote of 41-9 on Thursday. If it...
View ArticleInslee Signs Judicial Review Of Mental Health Decisions
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a law that will allow family members to ask a judge to step in if a mental health professional will not involuntarily commit a relative they believe...
View ArticleDistracted Driving Penalties Could Increase Statewide
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) – Lawmakers heard emotional testimony this week from people who lost friends and family members in car accidents caused by drivers distracted by their phones. They are among many...
View ArticleRevenue Projections For Washington Higher Than Expected
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Lawmakers on Thursday received a revenue forecast that shows they have a little more money to work with as the Senate and House prepare to release their budget proposals in the...
View ArticleJudge Declines To Block Washington Cyberstalking Law
SEATTLE (AP) — A federal judge declined to block Washington’s cyberstalking law Tuesday — despite his concerns about its constitutionality. U.S. District Judge Ronald Leighton in Tacoma said in his...
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