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Statement from Gov. Jay Inslee and Attorney General Bob Ferguson regarding U.S. Dept. of Justice motion to stay Texas ruling to block federal immigration reforms
Contacts:
David Postman, Office of Governor Jay Inslee | 360.902.4136
Peter Lavallee, Office of Attorney General Bob Ferguson | 360.586.0725
Attorney General Ferguson applauds FCC vote to preserve net neutrality
OLYMPIA — Attorney General Bob Ferguson today endorsed the decision by the Federal Communications Commission to preserve net neutrality and protect the open Internet.
AG’s sex predator unit seeks to prevent release of Skagit County sex offender
Violent felon remains in custody pending further proceedings
MOUNT VERNON — The Washington Attorney General’s Office has filed a petition in Skagit County Superior Court seeking to civilly commit a sex offender and prevent his release into the community.
John Bettys, 40, has been convicted of three sexually violent offenses: one count of indecent liberties against a child under age 14 in 1989, and two counts of first-degree rape of a child in 1993. He was also convicted of child molestation third degree in 2013.
Statement of Attorney General Bob Ferguson concerning Arlene’s Flowers same-sex marriage discrimination case
Statement of Attorney General Bob Ferguson concerning Arlene’s Flowers same-sex marriage discrimination case
OLYMPIA — In light of yesterday’s Benton County Superior Court ruling that a Richland florist violated Washington’s Consumer Protection Act by refusing to serve a same-sex couple seeking to buy wedding flowers in 2013, Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson today released the following statement:
Judge rules Richland florist violated Consumer Protection Act by discriminating against same-sex couple
OLYMPIA — A Benton County Superior Court ruling today held that a Richland florist violated Washington’s Consumer Protection Act by refusing to serve a same-sex couple seeking to buy wedding flowers in 2013.
In April 2013, the Attorney General’s Office filed a consumer protection lawsuit against Arlene’s Flowers and its owner and operator, Barronelle Stutzman, for refusing to provide flowers to customer Robert Ingersoll for his wedding to his husband, Curt Freed.
Statewide Committee on Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children sends 2014 report to Legislature
SEATTLE — Although Washington has adopted some of the most comprehensive anti-trafficking legislation in the country, more research, training and outreach are needed in order to combat child sex trafficking, according to a new report.
Marijuana ban in Clark County upheld by judge, agrees with Attorney General’s opinion
Attorney General’s Office presented arguments to defend I-502, uphold will of the voters
KELSO — A fourth superior court judge today agreed with an opinion issued by the Attorney General’s Office earlier this year, concluding that nothing in Initiative 502 overrides local governments’ authority to regulate or ban marijuana businesses. This allows I-502 to continue to be implemented. Every court to consider this issue has now agreed with the Attorney General’s opinion.
CONSUMER ALERT: AG Ferguson, Rep. Moscoso and Sen.-elect Jayapal warn of possible notario scams
Don’t be deceived by a “notario” or “notario público” who target immigrants and their families
OLYMPIA — Attorney General Bob Ferguson, state Representative Luis Moscoso, D-1st Legislative District, and state Senator-elect Pramila Jayapal, D-37th Legislative District, today issued a consumer alert to Washingtonians about possible scams targeting immigrants and their families.
Attorney General’s Office recommendation could save Puget Sound Energy customers money
SEATTLE — In the next step of its challenge of Puget Sound Energy’s multi-year rate plan, the Attorney General’s Office today filed testimony recommending a lower profit margin that could ultimately save customers as much as $35 million every year.