Articles written by Renee Diaz
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Bill restricts collection of health data
Use of consumer reproductive health data would be much more restricted under House Bill 1155, the proposed “My Health, My Data Act.” The proposed law requires the consumer’s consent before sharing or collecting personal... — Updated 3/29/2023
Advocates press for highly capable testing for all students
School districts should be required to test all students to see if they qualify for more challenging classes. That is the message behind Substitute Senate Bill 5072, proposed by T’wina Nobles, D-Fircrest. It requires districts... — Updated 2/22/2023
Effort to make roads safer wins bipartisan support
Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle and Gov. Jay Inslee say they are backing a package of new laws aimed at protecting workers, pedestrians and commuters. New bills would include reducing the blood alcohol concentration limit fo... — Updated 2/2/2023
Legislature back to in-person sessions
After two years of an online and hybrid Legislature that severely restricted legislators' direct contact during the pandemic, the House and Senate chambers were full of people... — Updated 1/13/2023