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Washington public defenders say the strained system needs funding
Too many cases, too few lawyers and too little money hurt local governments’ ability to provide effective counsel to those with financial constraints.
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Washington teens advocate for Narcan in every school
The life-saving opioid reversal medication is currently available only at high schools in districts with 2,000 or more students.
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The Washington Legislature kicks off. Here’s what to watch.
Lawmakers are expected to focus the 2024 session on behavioral health, housing and homelessness, the environment, public safety and transportation.
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Washington Legislature aims to regulate AI — but treads cautiously
‘You don’t want to stop innovation. You don’t want to stop commerce. But you don’t want to stop people’s civil rights.’
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Amanda Knox testifies in Olympia for stricter interrogation laws
In support of a bill that would void interview statements if a court finds deceptive police tactics, Knox described her 53-hour questioning in Italy.