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A bill that would regulate the use of automated license plate reader cameras in Washington is on its way to Governor Bob Ferguson ’s desk. Under the bill, data collected by the cameras can be retained for 21 days.
The data can be used in investigations of both felonies and gross misdemeanors. “This bill sets a responsible path forward for community safety and trust,” Sen. Yasmin Trudeau, D‑Tacoma, the bill’s sponsor, said. “Washington has some of the strongest constitutional privacy protections of any state in the nation, and we have an obligation to make sure that promise is fulfilled. This bill, like so many, reflects a balance – ensuring law enforcement have the tools needed to solve serious crimes while providing Washingtonians with clear and strong protections for how this data is used, who accesses it, and clear consequences when the rules are violated.”“This bill will help our state set some needed guardrails when it comes to using ALPR cameras,” Sen. Jeff Holy, R‑Cheney, ranking Republican on the Senate Law and Justice Committee, said. “It will allow Washington to join at least 16 other states in adopting clear standards that not only protect privacy but also ensure that these powerful tools are used responsibly. This bill offers a pragmatic approach that provides a good balance between preserving privacy for individuals and ensuring that law enforcement has the needed tools to solve serious crimes.”'They treat us like animals': Chamber leader says WA's millionaires income tax is 'a trick' Harger: Top WA Senate Democrat's last-minute bill would strip corporations of legal existence for opposing income tax, unions exemptRep. Osman Salahuddin, D-Redmond, said on the House floor Thursday that police need it to find missing and endangered children, to track down stolen cars, and to catch criminals. “At the same time, we need to respect community surveillance concerns and ensure the use of this data aligns with our values as a state,” he said.“The result is that we risk normalizing operating as people, as Washingtonians, under a surveillance state,” she said.“I am a little concerned because we are saying that these cannot be used around schools,” Rep. Cyndy Jacobsen, R-Puyallup, said. “That should be allowed so that we can protect children.”Bill to regulate automated license plate reader cameras heads to Ferguson’s desk‘They treat us like animals’: Chamber leader says WA’s millionaires income tax is ‘a trick’ Mike Sotelo, president of the Ethnic Chamber of Commerce Coalition is speaking out against the proposed income tax on millionaires in Washington. Harger: Olympia is passing an income tax you can’t vote on. Now a Democratic leader wants to dissolve businesses that fight back The Washington State legislature is expected to pass a millionaire income tax this week. The bill is written so it cannot go to a public vote through a referendum.Harger: Top WA Senate Democrat’s last-minute bill would strip corporations of legal existence for opposing income tax, unions exempt WA Democrats are racing to pass an income tax before the legislative session ends. A new bill suggested some of them want to make sure no one could stop it.Chrystal Ortega's tireless dedication recently earned her the WSECU Community Champions Award and a $1,000 grant to further the mission.When Shawn Tibbitts opened Tibbitts FernHill, he was just trying to survive. The small Tacoma restaurant has since earned culinary awards and praise.Wilcox Family Farms is continuing its cherished holiday tradition of giving back by donating nearly one million eggs to food banks across the South Sound region this season.Matthew Ballantyne has transformed that early awareness into action, embodying the organization's mission:"No Kid Sleeps On The Floor In Our Town."Discover Kitsap County’s creative soul: Where Nordic charm meets gothic gardens and ancient traditions thrive Kitsap County is full of wonderfully weird, authentically artsy, and unexpectedly magical corners that make visitors become locals and locals never want to leave.
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