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MEDIA ADVISORY: AG McKenna advocates confidential services for law enforcement

“Safe Call Now” addresses domestic violence, substance abuse and mental health 

BELLEVUE – Police officers, firefighters and other public safety officers often suffer personal problems caused by the tragedy they see on the job, leading to increased substance abuse, domestic violence and suicide rates. Employee assistance programs are under-utilized, as many officers believe that admitting to a problem will cost them their jobs.

Agreement on new commitments for Hanford tank waste cleanup sent to federal judge

RICHLAND, Wash. – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) jointly filed a motion today in U.S. District Court asking the court to approve and enter a judicial consent decree that imposes a new, enforceable, and achievable schedule for cleaning up waste from Hanford’s underground tanks.  The settlement also includes new milestones in the Tri-Party Agreement (TPA), an administrative order between DOE, Ecology, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which governs cleanup at DOE’s Hanford Site.

Attorney General McKenna announces mortgage payment help for Wachovia and World Savings Bank borrowers

Settlement with eight states provides loan modifications through Wells Fargo

OLYMPIA – Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna announced today a settlement with Wells Fargo Bank that provides loan modifications for residents in Washington and seven other states who obtained problematic mortgages from Wachovia Bank and Golden West Corp., which did business as World Savings Bank.

Settlement irons out wrinkles between states and Botox manufacturer

Washington State Attorney General announces three drug company settlements 

OLYMPIA – Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna announced $3.9 million worth of new settlements with drug companies today. The settlements involve the marketing of drugs in a way that runs afoul of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations. Those marketing practices, government attorneys say, illegally extract money from Medicaid.

Attorney General’s Offices to glow purple during Domestic Violence Awareness Month

McKenna, cops, community to rally against abuse

OLYMPIA – Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna, a longtime supporter of efforts to end domestic violence, will shine a purple light on this preventable crime during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. During the month of October, the Attorney General’s Office will join others statewide in displaying purple lights to remember victims who lost their lives, support survivors and symbolize hope for those still living with abuse.

Proposed legislation would add teeth to child pornography laws

By Rob McKenna, State Attorney General, Tri-City Herald

Clyde Dale Loshbaugh is a level-three registered sex offender - the kind most likely to re-offend. His criminal mind is obsessed with children.

Loshbaugh's most recent arrest came just a few weeks ago, at the same time the Legislature is considering what to do to protect the public from people like him.

Washington receives millions from national deal with Forest Pharmaceuticals

Attorney General McKenna announces latest drug company settlement

OLYMPIA – Washington will receive more than $3.2 million in its newest settlement with a drug manufacturer. Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna today announced an agreement with Forest Pharmaceuticals Inc., resolving claims by the federal government and several states regarding the illegal marketing of three drugs.

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