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A Washington state senator is standing by a remark he made Wednesday in which he used an offensive term for developmentally disabled people., which would end a program for developmentally disabled people who have violent histories, or who have been charged with or convicted of sex offenses or violent crimes.
“Language, Senator Christian, language,” Heck said.When Christian finished his remarks, Democrat Noel Frame addressed the Senate in tears. “I am so emotional at this moment because I cannot believe a member of this body would feign outrage about caring for disabled people after using such an offensive term,” Frame said.But he then said that his comment was clear and used the word again. On Thursday, the Senate Republican leader apologized for Christian’s remarks and said a possible reprimand was being considered, theA Washington state senator is standing by a remark he made Wednesday in which he used an offensive term for developmentally disabled people.Washington Attorney General Nick Brown was back in court Thursday morning, arguing to protect Washingtonians' right to gender-affirming care for young people.A proposed income tax on millionaires faces an uncertain path to passage as Washington lawmakers enter the final week of their legislative session.President Donald Trump said he’s replacing his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and will nominate in her place Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin.O’Reilly Auto Parts has been ordered to pay $5.6 million to more than 50 Washington women over systemic discrimination against pregnant employees.WSECU Community Champion: Chrystal Ortega’s mission to feed Spokane 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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