Washington
Audio: Capitol Buzz Radio Headlines for the week ending 2/28
Here is this week’s edition of our weekly Capitol Buzz Radio Headlines for the week ending 2/28.
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Washington
Video: Bill forcing clergy to report to law enforcement is attack on religious freedom, Christian says
Sen. Leonard Christian speaks on the Senate floor Friday. To see video of Sen. Christian’s speech, click here. OLYMPIA – A bill that passed the Senate Friday forces clergy to choose between the law of God and the law […]
Washington
Washington Senate passes bill to make clergy mandatory reporters of child abuse
by Albert James, Washington State StandardFebruary 28, 2025 The state Senate passed a bill Friday afternoon to make religious leaders mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect. Supporters say the move is crucial to protecting […]
Oregon
Oregon Democratic state Rep. Hoa Nguyen announces cancer diagnosis
by Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital ChronicleFebruary 28, 2025 A Democratic state representative in Oregon is undergoing treatment for advanced cancer, she announced Friday after weeks of missing votes and committee hearings. Rep. Hoa Nguyen, D-Portland, […]
Oregon
Oregon Democrats in U.S. House, others warn that firings could mean dire wildfire season
by Lynne Terry, Oregon Capital ChronicleFebruary 27, 2025 Oregon’s Democratic U.S. House members — and other Democrats in the House — warned this week that firing firefighters and employees at agencies that manage federal land […]