Author Archives: rickm

27 Jan
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MEDIA: A closer look at the sealing of juvenile crime records

In an opinion piece in the Federal Way Mirror, Federal Way resident Keith Livingston shares some thoughts on SB 5644 and how the sealing of juvenile criminal records relates to public safety and recidivism.   A closer look at the ...

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25 Jan
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Wilson bill would require truth in advertising for halal food products

Legislation passed today by the Senate Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks Committee would make it a crime to mispresent the content or preparation of halal food products. “This is a basic truth-in-packing bill that might be compared to the ...

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22 Jan
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Wilson bill would boost school staff, training on disruptive behavior

Legislation heard today by the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee would add training and staff to help educators better deal with the increasing incidence of disruptive and sometimes violent outbursts by students. “Teachers, administrators and other school staff ...

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22 Jan
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Imprint: Western States Wrestle With a Child Welfare Response to Addictive Drugs

On Jan. 19, The Imprint published this story on Sen. Claire Wilson’s SB 6109: Western States Wrestle With a Child Welfare Response to Addictive Drugs  

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17 Jan
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WA lawmakers eye expanding foster care to 18 to 21-year olds

The Columbia Basin Herald reported on Sen. Claire Wilson’s SB 5908 to extend foster support services for people leaving foster homes upon adulthood. WA lawmakers eye expanding foster care to 18 to 21-year olds

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