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WA may end mandatory sentencing points based on juvenile convictions
HB 1324 hopes to remedy the harm of the racist 'superpredator' myth, which has lengthened the sentences for mostly Indigenous and Black youth.
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King County prosecutor’s office accused of ‘self-dealing’ promotion
An investigation found no hiring policies were violated but noted there is no consistent process for filling leadership positions.
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All former WA prisoners can now vote. So far, few have
Of the 24,000 residents with felony records now able to vote, just 414 did so last fall. Advocates hope to increase registration and voter education.
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Can Washington prisons change the culture of corrections?
Officials are trying a new program inspired by Norway to improve quality of life. The challenge is convincing officers to change their approach.
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A proposed WA law requires clergy to report child abuse, neglect
Washington is one of a handful of states that exempt clergy from reporting suspected abuse. Some lawmakers are trying to change that.