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Daily Archives: February 8th, 2018

Victory! Washington State House votes to toughen penalties for corporate crimes

Excerpt: Corporations that break the law in Washington State could soon be forced to pay more appropriate penalties for their wrongdoing thanks to the work of State Representative Mike Pellicciotti (D-30th District: Federal Way). By a vote of ninety-seven to one, the Washington State House of Representatives today voted to pass ESHB 2362, which would substantially increase fines for corporate crimes.
Published at:7:08 PM on Thursday, February 8th, 2018
Written by:Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:Civil Liberties, Economic Security, Policy Topics
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Victory! State Senate passes bill to ban invasive fish net pens in Washington waters

Excerpt: The Washington State Senate has passed a bill that will safeguard our waters and aquatic lands for future generations. Sponsored by Kevin Ranker, 2SSB 6086 would prohibit the Department of Natural Resources from signing or renewing any leases that would allow the farming of invasive, nonnative Atlantic salmon.
Published at:1:39 PM on Thursday, February 8th, 2018
Written by:Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:Our Environment, Policy Topics
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The curious logic of Professor Adam Carroll

Excerpt: NPI's David Johnson responds to Professor Adam Carroll's New York Times Upshot post arguing that preventative care doesn't actually save money.
Published at:11:39 AM on Thursday, February 8th, 2018
Written by:David A Johnson
Categories:Healthcare, Policy Topics
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