Two new laws signed today by Gov. Inslee will ensure the delivery of full childcare benefits for eligible households under the Working Connections Childcare (WWC) program and will improve teen parents’ chances of attaining the education and graduation credentials to ...
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Juvenile holding facilities may no longer subject teens to solitary confinement, except in extraordinary circumstances, under a law signed today by Gov. Jay Inslee. “Solitary confinement is damaging to youth. It traumatizes them and hinders their ability to learn, grow ...
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These are challenging times for all of us, and especially those who have lost jobs due to the pandemic. The sudden wave of unemployment has had two big effects: First, federal and state governments offering historic levels of assistance to ...
Read MoreIf you are a local business owner, my heart goes out to you — this pandemic isn’t just a health crisis, it’s an economic nightmare for businesses across our district, our state and our nation. Please know that the catastrophic ...
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A new law signed today by Gov. Inslee allows childcare providers the additional time some need to make remedial improvements that improve quality of care. Senate Bill 6483, sponsored by Sen. Claire Wilson (D-Auburn), updates the state’s Early Achievers rating ...
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