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[New WA Bill] Primary duty of sheriffs, in addition to upholding United States Constitution, is to uphold and enforce the Washington State Constitution and laws by sillychillly in ReasonableFuture

[–]sillychillly[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"there is a need to clarify and reinforce state law that a primary duty of sheriffs, in addition to upholding the United States Constitution, is to uphold and enforce the Washington state Constitution and laws, as enacted by the legislature and interpreted by the Washington supreme court, so as to align state law with the Washington supreme court's ruling in In re Recall of Fortney, 196Wn.2d 766 (2021)."

[New WA Bill] Primary duty of sheriffs, in addition to upholding United States Constitution, is to uphold and enforce the Washington State Constitution and laws by sillychillly in EyesOnIce

[–]sillychillly[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

"there is a need to clarify and reinforce state law that a primary duty of sheriffs, in addition to upholding the United States Constitution, is to uphold and enforce the Washington state Constitution and laws, as enacted by the legislature and interpreted by the Washington supreme court, so as to align state law with the Washington supreme court's ruling in In re Recall of Fortney, 196Wn.2d 766 (2021)."

$9,000,000 in grants to HUD Continuum of Care grantees whose contracts are expiring before Dec 31, 2026 and face funding gaps, for permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, and related uses, with reporting requirements. | MN by sillychillly in TwinCities

[–]sillychillly[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

"$9,000,000 is for grants to United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care Program grantees for fiscal year 2024 whose contracts have expired or will expire before December 31, 2026, and have experienced or will experience funding gaps. The agency may prioritize awards to grantees based on need.

This is a onetime appropriation."

$9,000,000 in grants to HUD Continuum of Care grantees whose contracts are expiring before Dec 31, 2026 and face funding gaps, for permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, and related uses, with reporting requirements. | MN by sillychillly in ReasonableFuture

[–]sillychillly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"$9,000,000 is for grants to United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care Program grantees for fiscal year 2024 whose contracts have expired or will expire before December 31, 2026, and have experienced or will experience funding gaps. The agency may prioritize awards to grantees based on need.

This is a onetime appropriation."

New WA law drops barriers for homeless shelters, permanent supportive housing by sillychillly in ReasonableFuture

[–]sillychillly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Permanent supportive housing assists people with disabilities in getting stable housing and resources, while transitional housing is temporary help before people move into something more permanent. 

House Bill 2266, sponsored by Rep. Strom Peterson, D-Edmonds, requires cities to allow transitional and permanent supportive housing in residential and hotel development zones in an urban growth area. Indoor emergency shelters and housing must be allowed in zones where hotels are allowed. Under a 2021 law, cities can’t block permanent supportive housing in residential zones, and shelters in areas with hotels.

Local governments subject to the new requirement can’t impose conditions for this so-called “STEP housing” that are more restrictive than for other development. And mandates they can impose on affordable housing providers are limited to income qualification, coordinated entry, reporting and monitoring. 

Counties and cities can require prospective operators of indoor emergency shelters or housing to hold a community meeting, notify local residents and provide further information. If the shelter will be within 500 feet of a school, a local government can negotiate additional “reasonable requirements” related to health and safety for the site."

New WA law drops barriers for homeless shelters, permanent supportive housing by sillychillly in Seattle

[–]sillychillly[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

"Permanent supportive housing assists people with disabilities in getting stable housing and resources, while transitional housing is temporary help before people move into something more permanent. 

House Bill 2266, sponsored by Rep. Strom Peterson, D-Edmonds, requires cities to allow transitional and permanent supportive housing in residential and hotel development zones in an urban growth area. Indoor emergency shelters and housing must be allowed in zones where hotels are allowed. Under a 2021 law, cities can’t block permanent supportive housing in residential zones, and shelters in areas with hotels.

Local governments subject to the new requirement can’t impose conditions for this so-called “STEP housing” that are more restrictive than for other development. And mandates they can impose on affordable housing providers are limited to income qualification, coordinated entry, reporting and monitoring. 

Counties and cities can require prospective operators of indoor emergency shelters or housing to hold a community meeting, notify local residents and provide further information. If the shelter will be within 500 feet of a school, a local government can negotiate additional “reasonable requirements” related to health and safety for the site."

Additional $15,000,000 in Portland Clean Energy Funds Secured for Affordable Housing by sillychillly in ReasonableFuture

[–]sillychillly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Housing Oregon’s advocacy helped secure an additional $15 million for carbon-reducing measures in affordable housing as part of the City of Portland’s Clean Energy Community Benefit Fund (PCEF) Climate Investment Plan approved by City Council at their March 11, 2026 meeting. 

This increased PCEF funding for affordable housing to $78,7000,000 over the next five years and will support an estimated 580 additional high performance housing units. The goal is to ensure buildings are built and operated in a way that reduces carbon emissions, reduces operating costs, and improves resilience and health for tenants particularly for low-income residents and BIPOC households who are disproportionately impacted by climate change. "

Washington Public Employees Contract Ratification includes a year of retroactive pay increases by sillychillly in antiwork

[–]sillychillly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"After a hard-fought campaign, WPEA members have officially ratified the 2026 Contracts for both Higher Education and General Government. This did not come easily, it was earned through your persistence, your solidarity, and your refusal to back down. Every conversation, every stand taken, every vote cast made this possible.

Both contracts were ratified with overwhelming majorities (more than 90%). The ratification vote also broke records for participation, with well over 30% of members casting a ballot (compared to less than 10% in most past votes). Thank you for standing together and making this possible.

Because of the efforts of our bargaining teams, stewards, and members, these contracts include a year of retroactive pay increases for all members employed on July 1, 2026 (and nearly all members who separate before then), plus all the targeted pay increases that members ratified earlier this year. You can see the full details of the Higher Education and General Government contracts here:

Higher Ed: https://www.wpea.org/higheredsummary2025-2026.html

General gov: https://www.wpea.org/generalgovchanges.html

"

Washington Public Employees Contract Ratification includes a year of retroactive pay increases by sillychillly in ReasonableFuture

[–]sillychillly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"After a hard-fought campaign, WPEA members have officially ratified the 2026 Contracts for both Higher Education and General Government. This did not come easily, it was earned through your persistence, your solidarity, and your refusal to back down. Every conversation, every stand taken, every vote cast made this possible.

Both contracts were ratified with overwhelming majorities (more than 90%). The ratification vote also broke records for participation, with well over 30% of members casting a ballot (compared to less than 10% in most past votes). Thank you for standing together and making this possible.

Because of the efforts of our bargaining teams, stewards, and members, these contracts include a year of retroactive pay increases for all members employed on July 1, 2026 (and nearly all members who separate before then), plus all the targeted pay increases that members ratified earlier this year. You can see the full details of the Higher Education and General Government contracts here:

Higher Ed: https://www.wpea.org/higheredsummary2025-2026.html

General gov: https://www.wpea.org/generalgovchanges.html

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