The Washington State Senate has approved eight bills targeting those involved in the trafficking of men and women for labor and sexual purposes. Sen. Kline: "What we have is a balance between the interests of not simply law enforcement but of young women and men who are victimized frequently by international...
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Senate passes eight bills to combat human trafficking
Wednesday, February 08 2012 - Radio
Senate bills combat human trafficking, include focus on online child escort ads
Wednesday, February 08 2012 - Jeanne Kohl-Welles
OLYMPIA — Eight bipartisan bills to combat human trafficking, including legislation to keep minors from being exploited through online ads for escort services such as Backpage.com, were passed today by the Senate and are now sent to the House of Representatives for consideration. Two more anti...
State Senate approves new tire traction device
Wednesday, February 08 2012 - Tracey J. Eide
Last month, over one foot of snow covered large areas of Washington. On Wednesday, the State Senate approved a bill allowing a new form of traction device to be used on vehicle tires. They're called tire socks, an alternative tire traction device that had its origins in Scandinavia but have now found...
Hargrove and Stevens issue statement regarding deaths of Powell children
Wednesday, February 08 2012 - Jim Hargrove
OLYMPIA - Today Sen. Jim Hargrove , D-Hoquiam, and Sen. Val Stevens , R-Arlington, the chairman and ranking minority member respectively of the Senate Human Services & Corrections Committee issued this statement regarding the presumed murders of Charlie and Braden Powell on Sunday in Graham: “We...
Bills to address sexual exploitation passed
Wednesday, February 08 2012 - The Hopper
Eight bipartisan bills to combat human trafficking, including legislation to keep minors from being exploited through online ads for escort services such as Backpage.com, were passed today by the Senate and are now sent to the House of Representatives for consideration. Two more anti-trafficking bills...
Sen. Chase talks about the passage of marriage equality
Wednesday, February 08 2012 - Maralyn Chase
Senator Ranker issues statement on approval of marriage equality
Wednesday, February 08 2012 - Kevin Ranker
Olympia - State Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island , released this statement following legislative approval of marriage equality today in the House of Representatives: "Today our state has taken another historic step toward extending fundamental rights and freedoms to all families in Washington State...
Sen. Murray’s statement on the House vote on marriage equality
Wednesday, February 08 2012 - Ed Murray News
Sen. Ed Murray, D-Seattle , issued the following statement regarding today's scheduled vote on his marriage equality bill, SB 6239 , which is expected to pass the House and go on to the governor, who fully supports the measure: “It took the courage of many legislators who struggled with a difficult...
Senate passes Haugen bill to preserve farmlands
Wednesday, February 08 2012 - Mary Margaret Haugen
Valuable agricultural lands across the state would gain further protection under legislation passed unanimously today by the Senate. Senate Bill 6082, sponsored by Sen. Mary Margaret Haugen, D-Camano Island, would help preserve farmland by expanding the environmental checklist for projects that affect...