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WATCH: Public testimony heats up over bill that would undo some of parents’ rights initiative
WATCH: Public testimony heats up over bill that would undo some of parents’ rights initiative
WATCH: Public testimony heats up over bill that would undo some of parents’ rights initiative
(The Center Square) – The Senate Early Learning & K-12 Committee got an earful Thursday from supporters and detractors of proposed legislation “promoting a safe and supportive public education system” that critics contend would undo several provisions of a parents’ rights initiative passed by the Washington State Legislature last year. Engrossed Substitute Ho...
WA bill could allow noncitizens to police, prosecute U.S. citizens
WA bill could allow noncitizens to police, prosecute U.S. citizens
WA bill could allow noncitizens to police, prosecute U.S. citizens
(The Center Square) – A bill moving through the Washington State Legislature would allow lawful permanent residents and foreign nationals who are recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, program to be able to enforce state law as police officers and press charges as deputy prosecutors, a move one critic says would enable noncitizens to “take away the rights of U.S. citize
Breaking the seal? WA Dems advance bill to close clergy confession loophole
Breaking the seal? WA Dems advance bill to close clergy confession loophole
Breaking the seal? WA Dems advance bill to close clergy confession loophole
(The Center Square) – Gaining momentum after years of failed attempts, House Democrats in the Washington State Legislature advanced a bill Wednesday that would make clergy members mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect. The majority party passed Senate Bill 5375 out of the House Early Learning & Human Services Committee on Wednesday. Last mon...

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