Douglas County To Announce Decision Tuesday On Challenged DUI Cases
District Court Judge Eric Biggar will issue his decision after Chelan County District Court judges announced last week that they would not dismiss those cases.
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Wa. Supreme Court Cites Racist Questioning, Overturns Conviction
The court said the questions reflected racist stereotypes to a level where Zamora's right to a fair trial had been violated.
Grant County Commissioners Sign Drug Possession Ordinance
Grant County Commissioners signed an ordinance earlier this week that noted it remains unlawful for any person to knowingly possess a controlled substance.
The move comes in response to the state Supreme Court ruling this week saying that possession of narcotics is not considered illegal
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State Supreme Court Strikes Down Car Tab Initiative
The Washington State Supreme Court struck down I-976 Thursday morning.
The initiative was approved in 2019 to limit car tabs to $30.
State Senator Steve O'Ban released a statement after the decision saying he was, "Deeply disappointed that the court ignored taxpayers, rejected the holding of the lower court, and struck down the voter approved I-976
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State Supreme Court Upholds Constitutionality of Charter Schools
A key member of the State Senate committee that oversees education is pleased with today’s (Thurs) State Supreme Court ruling upholding Charter Schools in our state.
The Ranking Republican on the Senate Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee Hans Zeiger says the Supreme Court ruling is a step forward.
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