OLYMPIA — As federal aid for crime victim services continues to plummet, a new proposal would ensure Washington state has a sustainable process to fill the gap, so crime victims and survivors receive the support they need. The Victims ...
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OLYMPIA – Sen. Manka Dhingra (D-Redmond) will join Lake Washington High School students 4:30 p.m. Wednesday to file a bill addressing drink spiking. Bars, nightclubs, and other establishments that sell alcohol would need to make testing kits available for patrons ...
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One of Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson’s signature campaign promises was a $100 million proposal to help local police departments recruit officers. On Thursday, the incoming governor threw his support behind a bill to accomplish exactly that. Senate Bill 5060, sponsored by Sen. Jeff ...
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Washington to get new hate crimes hotline next year A new hotline to report hate crimes and bias incidents will start rolling out in Washington state in 2025. State Senator — and bill co-sponsor — Manka Dhingra says the non-emergency ...
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Dear neighbors: As we gear up for the 2025 legislative session, I would love for you to stay engaged and reach out anytime to help shape policy. All Washingtonians, regardless of age, can participate in our democracy and impact state laws. ...
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OLYMPIA – Defendants in hate crime cases could be held accountable if a jury determines their actions were motivated by bias, even if bias isn’t their only motivation, under a bill pre-filed Thursday in the Washington State Legislature. SB 5038/HB ...
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FOX26 Houston anchor, Rashi Vats, speaks with experts about the mental health crisis in America.
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OLYMPIA, WA — New rules are being developed to help prevent common injuries for airline ground crew workers. Sen. Manka Dhingra (D-Redmond) sponsored the 2023 bill allowing the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) to adopt rules to ...
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