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Washington and 13 other states sue TikTok, claiming its platform is addictive and harms the mental health of children
SEATTLE — More than a dozen states and the District of Columbia filed lawsuits against TikTok on Tuesday, alleging the popular short-form video app is harming youth mental health by designing its platform to be addictive to kids. The lawsuits stem from a national investigation into TikTok, which was...
Survey: Public safety top concern for Seattlites despite improving crime stats
(The Center Square) – Despite an overall drop in crime from an all-time high in 2022, Seattleites' top concern is now public safety over homelessness. The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce’s survey – titled “The Index” – revealed the latest findings of what Seattle residents think of their city. According to the data, the combined issue of “crime, drugs, and public safety” is the emerging top concern for residents with 41% of votes. ...
WA Grants Will Reportedly Speed Up Building Permit Processes
$3 million dollars have been allocated through grants to numerous cities and counties across the state to speed up building permit processes. Officials say speeding up the permit process will help provide more residential housing. The Dept. of Commerce says:. "The funding will help create digital permitting processes and consolidate...
Washington's highest-in-nation minimum wage to go up to $16.66 an hour in 2025
(The Center Square) – Washington’s minimum wage – already the highest state-level minimum wage in the nation – will be going up 38 cents next year. That means minimum wage workers will get a raise, but employers will also pay more in 2025. The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, or L&I, recently announced the state’s minimum wage will rise to $16.66 an hour next year, a 2.35% increase over the current minimum wage of $16.28. The new rate will take effect on Jan....
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