Bill to set minimum marriage age to 18 in Washington state heads to governor
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — A law to establish 18 as the minimum marriage age in Washington state is headed to the governor’s desk for his signature.
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Effort to repeal Washington’s landmark carbon program puts budget in limbo with billions at stake
SEATTLE (AP) — A conservative-backed effort to repeal Washington state’s landmark carbon pricing program and tax on the sale of stocks and bonds is putting the budget into limbo, with billions of dollars at stake and just days left in this year’s Legislative session.
Former NFL Star Richard Sherman Arrested On Suspicion Of DUI, Authorities In Washington State Say
SEATTLE (AP) — Former NFL star Richard Sherman was arrested early Saturday on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to the Washington State Patrol.
Seattle police officer who struck and killed graduate student won’t face felony charges
SEATTLE — Prosecutors in Washington state said Wednesday they will not file felony charges against a Seattle police officer who struck and killed a graduate student from India while responding to an overdose call — a case that attracted widespread attention after another officer was recorded making callous remarks about it.
Progressives lambast Biden over potential move to restrict asylum
Progressive lawmakers and advocates on Thursday pushed back strongly against Joe Biden amid reports that the White House is weighing unilateral action to sharply restrict access to claim asylum at the US-Mexico border – comparing the move to the hardline strategies of Donald Trump when he was president.
Abortion Shield Laws: A New War Between the States
Behind an unmarked door in a boxy brick building outside Boston, a quiet rebellion is taking place. Here, in a 7-by-12-foot room, abortion is being made available to thousands of women in states where it is illegal.
Woman Formerly Known As Rachel Dolezal Loses Job Over OnlyFans Account
Nkechi Diallo has reportedly been fired from her job at the Catalina Foothills School District in Arizona after district officials discovered her OnlyFans account.
Mayorkas impeachment: petty, doomed … but still potentially damaging
In 1876, the last US cabinet official to be impeached, William Belknap, resigned before the House could vote on the matter. Ulysses S Grant’s secretary of war was tried in the Senate anyway, on charges of corruption, but escaped conviction.