Court grants Texas woman’s request for emergency abortion in historic ruling Thursday, December 7 by ABC News(DALLAS) -- A judge granted a Texas woman's request for an abortion for a pregnancy with a severe anomaly on Thursday.The woman, Kate Cox, had filed a lawsuit against the state over its restrictive abortion bans, asking a judge to grant her a temporary... Read More.
Black entrepreneurs awarded $25K grants to grow their businesses Sunday, November 5 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Despite a gradual slowdown in investment opportunities for Black businesses, Daymond John is determined to rewrite the narrative through Black Entrepreneurs Day.John, CEO of FUBU and co-star of ABC's "Shark Tank," started Black Entrepreneurs Day in 2020 to celebrate innovation and... Read More.
Judge grants limited gag order in Trump’s federal election interference case Monday, October 16 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- In a decision that could affect the way Donald Trump campaigns against his political opponents as he seeks to reclaim the presidency, the federal judge in Trump's federal election interference case has granted part of the government's request for a narrowly tailored... Read More.
DOJ grants to aid western Washington law enforcement Friday, October 13 by The Center Square (The Center Square) – The King County Sheriff’s Office will receive $2 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Justice to pay for body-worn cameras for... Read More.
Fulton County judge grants defense attorneys’ request to interview jurors who returned Trump RICO indictment Wednesday, September 20 by ABC News(ATLANTA) -- The judge overseeing the Fulton County election interference case will allow attorneys for two of Donald Trump's codefendants to interview the grand jurors who returned the indictment, according to a new order on Tuesday, after the attorneys raised concerns that it was... Read More.
$23M For Fentanyl Crisis, Support Mental Health, Conduct Research Monday, August 28 by Marcee MaylinCommunities around the State of Washington are getting more resources to help Washingtonians combat surging drug overdoses, improve mental health treatment, and support other important public health initiatives thanks to $23 million in Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) grants announced today by... Read More.
WA Ferret Rescue & Shelter: Saving Furry Friends Through Love Tuesday, June 13 by Elise DetloffIn 1997, the Washington Ferret Rescue & Shelter (WFRS) opened its doors with a mission to ensure the safety and the well-being of ferrets that have been turned over to them.When thinking about a... Read More.
Judge grants injunction, allows abortions to resume in South Carolina Friday, May 26 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A South Carolina judge has granted abortion providers' request to block a newly enacted six-week abortion ban, according to Planned Parenthood South Atlantic.Planned Parenthood, one of the providers involved in the lawsuit, celebrated the decision on Twitter.BREAKING NEWS:... Read More.
Federal Grants for Everett and Bellingham Shipbuilders Deliver Jobs, Boost Northwest Washington’s Marine Economy Thursday, May 4 by Marcee MaylinToday, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) congratulated two Northwest Washington small businesses that were awarded federal grants under the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) Assistance to Small Shipyards Grant Program, which helps shipyards modernize, increase productivity and create jobs.MARAD awarded $1,168,613 to Everett... Read More.
NOAA Awards Grants To Support Salmon Recovery and More Coastal Resilience Tuesday, May 2 by Ted BuehnerU.S. Senator Maria Cantwell recently announced more than $59 million dollars in grant funding for 14 conservation projects across the state of Washington from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Climate-Ready Coasts Initiative. Funding for these grants was secured through the Infrastructure Law... Read More.
Seattle law grants most gig workers paid sick leave Thursday, March 30 by ABC News(SEATTLE) -- Seattle will provide paid sick and safe leave for most gig workers under a new law, becoming the first U.S. city to guarantee such benefits on a permanent basis for app-based employees.Workers who perform tasks for companies like Instacart, Postmates and DoorDash... Read More.
Snohomish County Accepting Applications for $1.6 Million in Arts and Culture Recovery Grants Friday, March 10 by Tristan HalsenOn January 20, 2020, Snohomish County became the site of the first confirmed COVID-19 case in the United States. Since then, the pandemic has been devastating to communities across the region and country. That is why Communities across Snohomish County are ready to renew... Read More.