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12 Jan
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The Consumer: Washington Considering Legalizing Psilocybin

Washington State Democratic Senators Liz Lovelett and Jesse Salomon have introduced a bill to legalize “supported psilocybin experiences” by adults 21 and older. The Psilocybin Wellness and Opportunity Act – SB 5660 – allows individuals to consume psilocin and psilocybin, the ...

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06 Jan
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Marijuana Moment: Psilocybin Services Would Be Legalized In Washington State Under New Bill

A pair of Washington State lawmakers this week introduced legislation that would legalize what the bill calls “supported psilocybin experiences” by adults 21 and older. If enacted, the Psilocybin Wellness and Opportunity Act would allow individuals to consume products containing ...

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05 Jan
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Bill of Health: Washington Psilocybin Bill Would Legalize Supported Adult Use

On Tuesday, Washington State legislators filed SB 5660, a bill that would legalize the supported adult use of psilocybin by people 21 years of age and older. Sponsored by Senators Jesse Salomon and Liz Lovelett, the bill, known as the Washington Psilocybin Wellness ...

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11 May
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Salomon’s driver’s license suspension reform bill signed into law

OLYMPIA – A bill that takes another step toward decriminalizing poverty by removing non-payment of moving violation-based traffic infractions from a list of actions that can lead to criminal enforcement of license suspensions was approved by the Senate today, which ...

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28 Apr
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MLT News: State capital budget includes $3.2 million for MLT projects

The City of Mountlake Terrace said it has been notified that the State Legislature’s final capital budget includes over $3.2 million in funding for Mountlake Terrace projects. Among the projects included are Main Street Revitalization Phase 2 (56th Avenue), Ballinger Park’s ...

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21 Apr
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Salomon’s bill to boost critical Orca food supply headed to governor’s desk

OLYMPIA – A bill aimed at restoring salmon habitat for Puget Sound orcas struggling to find enough food to survive was approved by the Senate on Tuesday and is headed to the governor’s desk for consideration. Senate Bill 5273, sponsored by Sen. ...

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15 Apr
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Salomon’s driver’s license suspension reform bill headed to governor’s desk

OLYMPIA – A bill that takes another step toward decriminalizing poverty by removing non-payment of moving violation-based traffic infractions from a list of actions that can lead to criminal enforcement of license suspensions was approved by the Senate today, which ...

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10 Apr
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Salomon’s driver’s license suspension reform bill approved by House

OLYMPIA – A bill that takes another step toward decriminalizing poverty by removing non-payment of moving violation-based traffic infractions from a list of actions that can lead to criminal enforcement of license suspensions was approved by the House of Representatives ...

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10 Apr
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Crosscut: How fired cops win their jobs back: arbitration

Backup was only about a minute away. But by the time it arrived, Centralia Police Officer Phil Reynolds had already used his Taser three times on a handcuffed suspect in the back of his patrol car. Two days later, Reynolds ...

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10 Apr
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Vancouver Sun: Washington lawmakers, conservationists push B.C. on mining regulations

(Photo: Copper Mountain Mine near Princeton. PHOTO BY HANDOUT /PNG) A group of Washington state legislators is calling on Premier John Horgan to better protect the headwaters of cross-border rivers from the threat of pollution from mining in British Columbia. The 25 ...

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