Serving Franklin County, WA
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OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee during a press conference today downplayed the lawsuits filed against him for his get vaccinated or be fired policy for health care and state workers, volunteers and contractors. At least two lawsuits have been filed in Eastern Washington by dozens of state workers – including teachers, firefighters, prison guards and state patrol troopers – over the governor’s mandate requiring those connected with schools, healthcare and state agencies to be “fully vaccinated” by Oct. 18. “We feel that we are o...
OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee this afternoon extended his coronavirus-related eviction moratorium through Oct. 31. Calling the moratorium a “bridge,” Inslee said his action will allow municipalities to put in place financial assistance programs for those who haven’t paid their rent or mortgages during the 18 months of his orders related to the virus that originated in Wuhan, China. Money is available, he said, adding: “We think this extension provides ample times for these funds to get out to citizens.” In early August, the...
PASCO – Franklin County commissioners this morning ordered the county attorney to file a court motion rescinding a previous admission of guilt in a lawsuit over alleged voting discrimination. Chairman Clint Didier and Chairman Pro Tempore Rocky Mullen voted to support the action and approve amended resolution No. 2021-210; Commissioner Lowell “Brad” Peck opposed it during the 9 a.m. special meeting. At issue is a filing 10 days ago authorized by Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney Shawn Sant in connection with the Unite...