OLYMPIA — The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a Biden administration regulation Wednesday aimed at controlling "ghost gun" kits, which enable individuals to easily acquire parts to assemble firearms from online sellers. In response, Sen. Javier Valdez (D-Seattle) issued the following statement: “I applaud the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold regulations that will help keep our communities safer from the dangerous rise of ghost guns. These weapons, often made with 3D printers and assembled without background checks, pose a serious risk to public safety. “As the prime sponsor of House Bill 1739, signed into law in 2019, I’m proud Washington state has been at the forefront of addressing this growing threat. HB 1739 banned ...
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About Javier
Javier Valdez is the proud son and grandson of farmworkers and laborers. A product of public education, Javier holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Washington and a master’s degree in public administration from Baruch College, the City University of New York, as a participant in the National Urban Fellows program. Javier has worked for the City of Seattle for over 20 years, where he led Seattle City Light’s women and minority business (WMBE) program, served as a special assistant on WMBE programs in the Seattle Mayor’s Office, and currently as a senior equity and inclusion advisor with the City of Seattle Finance and Administrative Services Department.
Javier is vice chair of the State Government & Elections Committee and also serves on the Law & Justice and Transportation committees.
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OLYMPIA — Did you vote? If not, you’re in substantial company. According to preliminary data, roughly 64% of eligible Washington voters didn’t cast a ballot in the Nov. 7 general election, when 3,095 races for city, school board ...
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Washington lawmakers are considering a new proposal to prohibit weapons, including firearms, in more public spaces in the state. Under the legislation, public libraries, zoos, aquariums, parks, transit stations and state or local public buildings would be added to the ...
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