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[continued] And after an incident, the lines of investigative authority or prosecutorial authority can be very challenging to navigate.

But I think the Washington public expects their local sheriff or local police chief or officers that work for either to not simply watch if somebody in their community is having their rights violated.

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This is setting up - by necessity, I want to be very clear about that - guidelines for direct conflict between Washington State and Federal agents.

There's unidentified/masked Federal fascist agent contexet in this, too, since that'll be illegal here real soon.

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They're being pretty nonspecific in this because as _they_ put it they don't want to give away game plan. But:

27:38, Atty. Gen. Nick Brown:

What I would say is as a general matter, state and local law enforcement do not have to simply watch or look away if the law is being violated.

If they see somebody being assaulted unlawfully or attacked unlawfully or otherwise having their legal rights violated, we do not expect state and local officers to simply watch or do nothing.

It is important that each of those jurisdictions talk to their lawyers and legal teams, understand where those lines are drawn.

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Washington Governor Ferguson and State Attorney General Brown press conference on preparing for 'worst-case' ICE scenario:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYc_bl_U-Kw

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A small number of Washington State legislators who don't understand automated CNC or 3D printing are trying to block firearms and "illegal firearm parts" creation but their bill is stupid and broken.

The bill requires checking and approval of everything you print. It would functionally require massive AI adoption and always-online remote-checked printing, or massive local models.

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2321&Year=2025

I know everything else is insane too, but please take a moment to tell your legislators no on this bill. It's dysfunctional and yet another surveillance monster, this time of everything you make.

You can message them via tools at the link.

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Say what you will about corporate-backed voter initiatives, but I’m glad that #Rivian is supporting a ballot initiative in Washington to allow for direct sales by car manufacturers to consumers. #Tesla is the only company allowed to do this in #WA; Rivian and #Lucid can’t sell an #EV directly from their showrooms or offer test drives.

https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/01/23/rivian-pledges-4-6m-for-ballot-initiative-to-allow-direct-ev-sales-in-wa/

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RE: https://pnw.zone/@waprivacy/115937392646289125

STILL AWAKE?

This amendment to the Flock / driver surveillance bill is bad. Go message against it _right now_, before you go to bed.

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Premier Roger Cook handed extra powers as pro-development laws pass WA parliament

WA Premier Roger Cook will be gra…
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https://www.newsbeep.com/313406/

Cleveland Dodd’s care in Unit 18 ‘inhumane’, coroner examining youth detention death finds

Western Australia’s first recorded death in youth detention was preventable and the notorious facility where he died should…
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https://www.newsbeep.com/296402/

Roger Cook wants to change the rules on project approvals to avoid FOMO, but critics have their doubts

While most West Australians are busy thinking of Christmas presents and summer holidays, many of the state’s politicians…
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https://www.newsbeep.com/294039/

Asbestos found in new Edith Cowan University campus in Perth CBD

Asbestos has been discovered in fire doors at Perth’s first inner-city university, and authorities say it will not…
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https://www.newsbeep.com/292353/

Upgrades to WA public transport payment system to be rolled out in early December

Perth commuters will be able to use credit cards, phones and smart watches to pay for public transport…
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https://www.newsbeep.com/261381/

New WA Corruption and Crime commissioner alters report by predecessor

Barely two weeks into his job, Western Australia’s new Corruption and Crime Commissioner has deleted a contentious section…
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https://www.newsbeep.com/255389/

From the office of the Washington State Attorney General, elsewhere, some good news for the moment:

Washington won an order in federal court blocking the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s termination of more than $9 million in funding that would help the state build resilience to the growing hazards posed by climate change. In her order, U.S. District Court Judge Marsha Pechman wrote that “allowing a change in an administration to upend multi-year grants would cause unnecessary chaos across the vast world of government-supported endeavors undertaken by states, universities, non-profits, and others.”

https://www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-releases/judge-blocks-noaa-s-termination-9-million-climate-funding-washington

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Perth’s new Women and Babies Hospital being built on time, but could tip over $1.8b budget

Perth’s new Women and Babies Hospital will open on time, but its $1.8 billion budget may blow out,…
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https://www.newsbeep.com/201855/

Shadow minister Andrew Hastie says he will be ‘without a job’ if Liberals don’t abandon net zero

Liberal frontbencher Andrew Hastie has indicated he will quit or be dumped from the shadow cabinet if the Coalition…
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https://www.newsbeep.com/123925/

Basil Zempilas seeks to repair damage from Jacinta Nampijinpa Price remarks on Indian migrants

WA Liberal leader Basil Zempilas has written to the state’s Indian Society in a bid to smooth over damage…
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https://www.newsbeep.com/116037/

King 5 and other sources are reporting that hedge-fund manager Brian Heywood, a.k.a. New Wealthier Tim Eyman, has launched two anti-trans legislative initiatives for 2026. Both target trans children and teens.

The plan, if it's not obvious, is to force the legislature to take it up, have a debate, and either pass it or send it to a popular vote in November 2026.

That'll keep it in the news much of the year, which is the intent, because the strategic point - other than beating up on trans children, one of their favourite games - is to spend the entire year hammering on trans people to ramp up right-wing rage and raise rightist election turnout in '26.

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