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Members of Congress condemn violence after shots fired at Trump rally
WASHINGTON — Members of Congress rejected political violence Saturday after a shooting at Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Pennsylvania left at least one rallygoer dead and forced the Secret Service to rush the former president off stage. Local authorities confirmed the shooter was killed, according to The Associated Press. The shooting at a crowded outdoor rally in […] The post Members of Congress condemn violence after shots fired at Trump rally appeared first on Washington State Standard.
Trump safe after apparent assassination attempt at campaign rally
BUTLER, Penn. — Former President Donald Trump was injured at a campaign rally in Butler on Saturday in what law enforcement officials called an assassination attempt. A rally-goer and the gunman were killed, authorities said, and two other people at the rally were critically injured in the incident, according to the U.S. Secret Service. Authorities […] The post Trump safe after apparent assassination attempt at campaign rally appeared first on Washington State Standard.
Why Washington’s wolf count is under scrutiny
With a controversial vote planned next week on whether to loosen protections for wolves in Washington, wildlife advocates are raising alarm that officials could be relying on flawed wolf count figures from a tribe in the northeast corner of the state. Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission members have been told by agency staff that wolves […] The post Why Washington’s wolf count is under scrutiny appeared first on Washington State Standard.
U.S. and Canada reach tentative deal on Columbia River Treaty update
The United States and Canada have reached a preliminary agreement renewing and modernizing the Columbia River Treaty, which has governed the river’s dams and reservoirs for 60 years. President Joe Biden on Thursday announced the tentative pact while Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was visiting Washington, D.C. It will be finalized in the coming weeks. […] The post U.S. and Canada reach tentative deal on Columbia River Treaty update appeared first on Washington State Standard.
‘Highly flawed’? Controversy arises over way Pierce County doles out homelessness aid
Pierce County has approved more than $17.6 million in funding for homelessness programs across the region, but the process has left service providers and county council members frustrated by what they call a lack of transparency, community cooperation and expediency. Pierce County Council Member Ryan Mello (District 4, Democrat) called the funding-procurement process “highly flawed” […] The post ‘Highly flawed’? Controversy arises over way Pierce County doles out homelessness aid appeared first on Washington State Standard.
Higher tolls to begin in August on State Route 520 bridge
Tolls are going up on the State Route 520 floating bridge that connects Seattle with the east side of Lake Washington. The Washington State Transportation Commission approved the hike in a 6-0 vote Wednesday, with one member absent. Peak weekday rates will rise to $4.90 from $4.50 for two-axle vehicles with a Good to Go! […] The post Higher tolls to begin in August on State Route 520 bridge appeared first on Washington State Standard.
Housing discrimination complaints fell sharply in Washington last year
Complaints from people who say they are being discriminated against in the housing market declined in Washington last year, but remained at an all-time high nationwide. It’s the third year in a row that the national record for the complaints has been broken, according to a new report from the National Fair Housing Alliance. In […] The post Housing discrimination complaints fell sharply in Washington last year appeared first on Washington State Standard.
More states enact salary transparency laws to fight gender, racial pay gaps
To combat gender and racial wage gaps, nearly a dozen states recently have enacted pay transparency laws that require employers to be more open about the wages and benefits they offer. Most of the laws require employers to disclose wages in job postings and some bar them from asking a job candidate about their salary […] The post More states enact salary transparency laws to fight gender, racial pay gaps appeared first on Washington State Standard.
Six quotes to sum up the second WA schools chief candidate debate
Candidates running to oversee Washington’s public schools debated Tuesday night in a virtual, student-led debate. Three contenders vying to be the next superintendent of public instruction participated: incumbent Chris Reykdal, who has held the job since 2017, Peninsula School Board member David Olson and Reid Saaris, who founded an education nonprofit. The top two finishers […] The post Six quotes to sum up the second WA schools chief candidate debate appeared first on Washington State Standard.
Gas taxes can’t pay for roads much longer, but Amazon deliveries might
For decades, states have relied on gas taxes to provide much of the money to maintain roads and bridges. But as cars become more fuel efficient, and some Americans switch to electric vehicles, state leaders say the gas tax won’t pay the bills for much longer. At the same time, many cities have seen their […] The post Gas taxes can’t pay for roads much longer, but Amazon deliveries might appeared first on Washington State Standard.
Union votes herald a new era for workers in Washington Legislature
The stage is set for the first-ever contract negotiations between Washington state lawmakers and some of their most trusted employees. Democratic staff in the state House and Senate voted overwhelmingly to unionize Monday, joining their Republican peers in both chambers who elected to form bargaining units last month. Now workers in each of the four […] The post Union votes herald a new era for workers in Washington Legislature appeared first on Washington State Standard.
WA suspends intakes at two youth detention centers
Washington will temporarily stop taking in sentenced youth at two juvenile detention facilities as the state struggles with overcrowding at the sites, officials said Saturday. Juvenile offenders recently sentenced will remain in a county facility until the population at Green Hill School in Chehalis reaches “safe and sustainable capacity levels,” said the Department of Children, […] The post WA suspends intakes at two youth detention centers appeared first on Washington State Standard.
Should Biden drop out of the presidential race? WA’s members of Congress weigh in
One senior Democrat from Washington says President Joe Biden should end his reelection bid. Another says he should not. And the congressional delegation’s most progressive lawmaker is trying to shift the discussion to focus on defeating Donald Trump. More and more Democrats across the country – including at least nine members of the U.S. House, […] The post Should Biden drop out of the presidential race? WA’s members of Congress weigh in appeared first on Washington State Standard.
Biden tells congressional Dems he is staying in the race, urges end to speculation
President Joe Biden pledged Monday to stay in his race for reelection, even after a weekend in which a growing number of Democrats asked for him to withdraw and a key U.S. House Republican called for an investigation into the president’s doctor. In a letter to congressional Democrats, Biden argued that the calls for him to drop […] The post Biden tells congressional Dems he is staying in the race, urges end to speculation appeared first on Washington State Standard.
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