6/29/22 | The Center Square) – Democrats in Washington state are working hard to make sure abortion is on voters’ minds when they cast their ballots later this year. In the aftermath of Friday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade and sending the question of abortion back to the states, Democrats in the […]
Archives for June 2022
Supreme Court: School improperly fired coach for praying after games
(The Center Square) – A Washington state football coach was improperly fired for praying on the field after games, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday, an action it said was a free speech violation. Coach Joseph Kennedy began praying at the 50-yard line at the end of his football games in the fall of 2008, […]
Spokane coalition urges ‘bold action’ on homeless crisis
(The Center Square) – A coalition of 122 businesses in Spokane have decided it is time for “bold action” to address the homelessness crisis in Washington’s second largest city, and they intent to drive change. “We don’t think it’s dignified or respectful to allow people to live in unsupervised tent cities, street corners or abandoned […]
Democratic leader: House should consider action against Washington insurance commissioner
(The Center Square) – The Speaker pro tempore of the Washington State House of Representatives thinks her colleagues should discuss possible action against state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler, who has refused to resign amid allegations of abusive behavior toward employees. Asked about possible legislative sanctions against the commissioner, state Rep, Tina Orwall (D-Kent) told The […]
Spokane coalition urges ‘bold action’ on homeless crisis~
6/25/22 | Central Washington Sentinel | Reposted from The Center Square | – In the midst of increasing fuel costs and rising inflation, Washington state drivers can soon expect to pay higher fees as part of the 16-year, nearly $17 billion “Move Ahead Washington” transportation package that passed the state Legislature this year and was […]
