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Author: Jana Stoner

Death penalty slated for execution

Legislation would remove death penalty from state statute Comes after Governor Inslee’s moratorium and Supreme Court ruling suspending death sentences By Emma Epperly WNPA Olympia News Bureau Legislators propose replacing the...

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Lawmakers move to prevent youth suicide in schools

Proposed bill would implement a two-year suicide prevention program Washington state increases mental health promotion Two-year program could prevent youth suicides in Washington state   By Madeline Coats WNPA Olympia News...

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Lawmaker proposes tax reform task force

Would make recommendations to Legislature this year Seeks to make to make tax system that “better serves” Washington residents By Sean Harding WNPA Olympia News Bureau A proposal by Sen. Bob Hasegawa, D-Beacon Hill, would create...

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Legislators roll out school safety proposals

Creation of statewide threat assessment best-practices Adds School Resource Officer training standards   By Emma Epperly WNPA Olympia News Bureau School resource officers, threat assessments, and statewide school safety best...

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