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Rep. Hunter Abell pushes to increase law enforcement officers in WA state
OLYMPIA—Washington state lawmakers are introducing legislation to promote more law enforcement. Rep. Hunter Abell, ...
Looking for a new job this year? These state jobs pay more than $70k and offer benefits
For those interested in a new trade for the new year, dozens of jobs have just been posted across Washington state’s various ...
First Officer Convicted Under a Washington State Law Gets 16-Year Sentence
The police officer, Jeffrey Nelson, shot and killed Jesse Sarey, 26, while attempting to arrest him in May 2019. Mr. Nelson ...
Washington bill would give judges discretion to reduce sentences of convicted felons
Washington state lawmakers are contemplating a bill that, if enacted, would give judges discretion to reduce the sentences of convicted felons, including those convicted of violent crimes and murder.
WA state law doesn’t allow jails to help ICE. Tri-Cities leader wants to call the bluff
Delvin has suggested that while the state’s Keep Washington Working law, passed in 2019, prohibited the jail from sending a ...
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Gavin Newsom has grown California’s government to record size. Now he, too, is selling ‘efficiency’
Gavin Newsom made his own pitch for a leaner state government last week as he previewed his annual budget proposal. Touting ...
Gov. Katie Hobbs wants to spend taxpayer dollars to improve AZ. Here's her plan
Gov. Katie Hobbs released her plan to fund state services for a year, including proposals on child care, private school ...
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Half billion in state agency settlement payouts backdrop for WA GOP oversight bill
Washington state ... government to have oversight on these massive tort payouts at taxpayer expense. “We need to monitor ...
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Governor of Washington
Washington has a Democratic trifecta. The Democratic Party controls the office of governor and both chambers of the state legislature. Washington has a Democratic triplex. The Democratic Party ...