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06 Jul
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Chokeholds, tear gas, police reform top agenda for WA Legislature

Washington state lawmakers plan to pursue a broad range of police reforms the next time they meet, including possibly limiting police use of tear gas and chokeholds.

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06 Jul
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Washington legislators of color lead police reform discussion ahead of session

Fom the Spokesman-Review If the Washington Legislature is forced into a special session to deal with the economic collapse sparked by COVID-19, some lawmakers are working to make sure they also debate police reform in the aftermath of nationwide protests ...

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02 Jul
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As city leaders eye police reform, state legislators could also take action

From the Spokesman-Review In their quest for police reform, elected officials in the city of Spokane may lean on their counterparts in the state Legislature for help. But what action the legislature will take – and when it will next ...

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01 Jul
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Legislative subcommittee holds meeting on COVID-19 impacts on behavioral health

From The Washington State Wire The Senate Behavioral Health Subcommittee held a meeting Monday morning to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on behavioral health in Washington State. During the meeting, the committee heard from multiple panels on a range of topics including ...

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