Resolve to Reduce Underage Drinking in 2013
As members of the Washington Coalition to Reduce Underage Drinking, the
Attorney General's Office urges you to join our team in reducing
underage drinking and helping kids find safer, healthier alternatives.
For tips on how you can help reduce youth exposure to alcohol,
check out the latest op-ed
by RUAD co-chairs, Michael Langer of the Division of Behavioral Health
and Recovery and Sharon Foster of the Liquor Control Board.
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Pierce County woman pleads guilty to Medicaid fraud
Another win yesterday in the fight against Medicaid fraud. In Pierce County Superior Court, Diana Esterly pled guilty and was sentenced to First degree Theft and Medicaid False Statement.
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10/17/2012 11:38:12 AM
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New White House effort to fight modern day slavery
Speaking today at the Clinton Global Initiative, President Obama announced “major actions to fight human trafficking at home and abroad.”
(Human Trafficking)
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10/17/2012 11:36:55 AM
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Washington warns federal government on potential Yucca spending
As Law360.com (subscription required) reported this week: The Washington Attorney General's Office called on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the U.S. Department of Energy on Thursday not to use congressionally approved funds to impede Yucca Mountain licensing proceedings until the D.C. Circuit rules in
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8/10/2012 4:23:24 PM
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Massachusetts, Washington recognized for strides in fight against human trafficking
Polaris Project, one of the top national organizations confronting modern day slavery, Tuesday announced the launch of its 2012 Annual Ratings Map on state human trafficking laws.
(Crime, Human Trafficking)
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8/9/2012 3:06:37 PM
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Attorney General Rob McKenna: Arrests and lawsuit show dangers of Backpage
Two recent arrests offer a sobering reminder of what’s at stake in the fight over so-called “adult services” advertisements.
(Crime, Human Trafficking)
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8/1/2012 7:23:37 AM
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Video: McKenna on AC360, talking about Backpage
Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna yesterday spoke to CNN's Anderson Cooper, of AC360, regarding the lawsuit against Washington state's new law to prevent kids from being sold for sex online.
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6/8/2012 9:38:27 AM
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