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Category Archives: Law
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Budget Signed by Governor Includes Study of Insurance Oversight of CCRCs
Ed note: If you haven’t yet joined WACCRA (Washington Association of Continuing Care Retirement Communities), please consider doing so. This organization advocates for rights and protections for those of us residing in CCRCs–a relatively new concept that is just beginning … Continue reading
Report from the 2022 legislative session
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CEG Meeting – This Friday, March 18, 2022
Agenda CEG Meeting – March 18, 2022 4:00 pm Skyclub Lounge (24th Floor), Zoom, & Channel 370Rick Baugh, FacilitatorRick Baugh, MinutesComing events: DATE/TIME EVENT Place Mar. 18, Fri – … Continue reading
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Update from Heather Cox Richardson
Thanks to Diana C.
Democracy not violence: Americans, please take this pledge
Thanks to Put B. If you would like to see who has signed on already, the list is available at www.democracynotviolence.us by clicking on “Signers.” By Brian Baird Special to The Seattle Times On the anniversary of the worst attack on … Continue reading
What we know so far about the events of January 6th
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Democracy at Risk
Update from Helen Cox Richardson
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Exemptions for sale: How a central Washington doctor helped workers dodge vaccine mandate
Chris Ingalls, Taylor Mirfendereski From King5. Thanks to Mike C. An Ellensburg doctor removed her mask as she entered a small medical exam room in October and began signing a COVID-19 vaccine exemption form for a first-time patient, without asking … Continue reading
Redistricting Information Sources
At Friday’s (November 19, 2021) Civic Engagement Meeting there was a brief discussion about redistricting, and there appeared to be some interest in the possibility of inviting Brady Walkinshaw, a member of the State Redistricting Commission to join us in … Continue reading
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Resource List to Accompany David Domke’s Lecture Series
A list of suggested items for people to read and watch related to the series of lectures that Domke is giving on “How They Beat the Filibuster”. Robert Moses – The Mississippi Freedom Movement in the 1960s(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaGWx7PxD4k) Freedom Summer, by … Continue reading
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Infrastructure Bill from AARP WA
Thanks to Rick B.
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Ask the Doctor – My interviews with Michael Hebb
Michael Hebb is an innovative and influential cultural figure, entrepreneur and activist, described by the New York Times as an “underground restaurateur, impresario and provocateur.” He believes that the dinner table is one of the most effective (and overlooked) vehicles … Continue reading
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Information on the Seattle Police
from Mike Caplow. Scroll down for the graphs and data.
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Agenda for CEG Meeting – September 10, 2021,4:00 pm
Meeting in Mount Baker Room & on Caremerge via ZoomRick Baugh, FacilitatorRick Baugh, Minutes Report of Last Month’s Activities – Past events: September 1 – TVW: Washington’s Television Station, Renee Sinclair (Put Barber) Coming events: DATE/TIME EVENT Place Sept 15, … Continue reading
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California Aims to Ban Recycling Symbols on Things That Aren’t Recyclable
Thanks to Diana C. The well-known three-arrows symbol doesn’t necessarily mean that a product is actually recyclable. A new bill would limit the products allowed to feature the mark. By Hiroko Tabuchi and Winston Choi-Schagrin Published Sept. 8, 2021Updated Sept. 9, 2021 in the NYT. … Continue reading
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Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson
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A major change in our drug laws
Thanks to Mary Jane F
Woman who led police on low-speed chase on her mobility scooter wins reversal of her conviction
Not seen yet on 9th Avenue. From the ABA Journal – thanks to Bob P. A woman who led police on a low-speed chase on her electric mobility scooter wasn’t operating a motor vehicle and should not have been convicted … Continue reading
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CEG Meeting – Friday, June 11th at 4:00 pm in the Mt Baker Room and on Zoom
More details on the CEG Calendar including agenda and updates follow the link below:
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Senator Jamie Pederson Update
Dear friends and neighbors, The housing and homelessness crisis is among the most urgent challenges our region faces. In the past year, we’ve again learned valuable lessons about how essential affordable housing is, since during the pandemic your home became … Continue reading
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Racial Justice in Seattle
Join Naomi Ishisaka on Tuesday, May 11th at 2:00 p.m. for a presentation and discussion on Racial Justice in Seattle “What are the ways racial inequality show up in our city? What are some of the efforts people are taking to address it? … Continue reading
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Sen. Jamie Pedersen’s Legislative Update
Dear friends and neighbors, The 2021 Legislature has adjourned for the year. While the 105-day session was conducted mostly on Zoom, we managed to complete our work on time for the fourth year in a row and enact historic policies to improve … Continue reading
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State Representative Nicole Macri
Report on the 2021 State Legislative SessionWednesday, May 5th at 3:00 p.m. This event will be in the Mount Baker Room (Sign-Up Required) on Channel 370, and on Zoom via CareMerge. Please plan to join State Representative Nicole Macri on Wednesday, … Continue reading
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