A federal judge has struck down the Trump administration’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions, ruling that the administration lacked authority to impose the charge without congressional approval.
Category: State
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Western Washington Braces For Potential Heat Wave As Forecasters Warn Of Rising Temperatures
Western Washington is expecting to experience its most significant heat of the year beginning later this week and continuing into next week, with the potential for hazardous heat conditions developing by early next week.
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DelBene Pushes $52 Million Federal Funding Package For Transportation, Water, And Public Safety Projects
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene is seeking more than $52 million in federal funding for 20 infrastructure and community projects across Washington’s 1st Congressional District, targeting transportation, water access, public safety, economic development, and environmental resilience.
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Washington To Receive $105 Million From Purdue Pharma Opioid Settlement
Washington state and local governments will receive over $105 million as part of a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family over their role in the opioid crisis, with the funds to be used for addiction treatment, prevention, and recovery programs.
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Ferguson Appoints Former Judge Matthew Segal To State Public Disclosure Commission
Gov. Bob Ferguson has appointed Seattle attorney and former King County Superior Court judge Matthew Segal to the Washington Public Disclosure Commission, where he will emphasize transparency and fairness in overseeing campaign finance and political reporting.
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AG Brown Leads Antitrust Victory Over Live Nation, Ticketmaster
A bipartisan coalition of states, led by Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown, has won a major antitrust verdict against Live Nation, finding the company liable for monopolizing the live entertainment and ticketing industry.
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Washington Joins Global Health Network Following U.S. Withdrawal From WHO
Washington State has joined the World Health Organization’s Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network to maintain access to critical international health data and expertise, following the federal government’s withdrawal from the WHO.
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State Disciplines Several King County Health Care Providers Over Misconduct Allegations
The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary action against several health care providers in King County, citing allegations ranging from unprofessional conduct to criminal violations.
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Amazon, Walmart Penalized Over $1.1M For Illegal Refrigerant Sales
Amazon and Walmart have been fined over $1.1 million by the Washington Department of Ecology for illegally selling climate-polluting cooling and refrigeration products containing the prohibited refrigerant R-134a.
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Auto Repair Owner Sentenced For Tax Theft, False Filing
Marlo and Phillip Brown, co-owners of Brown’s Garage in Shelton, were sentenced to jail and ordered to repay $36,875 to the state after pleading guilty to collecting sales tax from customers but failing to remit it to the state over a four-year period.
