politics
WA bill would add explicit ‘deepfakes’ to child pornography laws
HB 1999 would close a legal recourse loophole by outlawing the use of a minor’s face to digitally fabricate sexual content.
Scarlet Hansen
Scarlet Hansen is a student journalist at the University of Washington and Crosscut's 2024 legislative intern.
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WA bill wants to create ‘healthier’ prisons for inmates, officers
In prison, a can of paint or a patch of grass can make a difference to everyone inside. That’s
politics
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.
politics
A WA bill would allow non-citizens to obtain professional licenses
House Bill 1889 would remove citizenship requirements from certifications for jobs ranging from security guards to private investigators.
politics
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.