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All McKenna’s priorities alive after major legislative hurdle

OLYMPIA…As the Legislature enters the second major phase of the 2007 session, Attorney General Rob McKenna was pleased all his 2007 priorities remain alive and continue to progress toward becoming law with several scheduled for hearings in the next few days.

“I thank the Legislature, Senators and Representatives from both political parties, for their support of my office’s top legislative priorities,” McKenna said. “Together we can improve state law for families, victims, seniors and communities.” 

Highlights:

Attorney General McKenna Sues, Settles with Real Estate Investors for Mortgage Foreclosure “Rescue” Violations

SEATTLE – Attorney General Rob McKenna announced a settlement today with three Washington-based businesses and their owners accused of taking unfair advantage of homeowners and other property owners facing tax foreclosure. At the same time, the office filed civil charges against two other individuals connected to the case.

McKenna said the defendants offered “foreclosure rescue” services targeted at Washington residents who had fallen behind on their property taxes. They obtained names and addresses of property owners through public records available from county treasurers.

Attorney General Rob McKenna Prepared to Answer the Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Prevent and Reduce Underage Drinking

Attorney General Rob McKenna announced that he will answer Acting Surgeon General Kenneth Moritsugu’s Call to Action To Prevent and Reduce Underage Drinking.  The Surgeon General’s call accompanies a report that identifies underage drinking as a serious public health and safety problem that must be addressed early, continuously and in the context of human development. 

Attorney General Rob McKenna meets today with U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Attorney General Rob McKenna will be meeting today with U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales to discuss legal and law enforcement issues facing the state of Washington– specifically gangs, methamphetamine and identity theft.

"The serious legal and law enforcement issues facing our state today call for a cooperative law enforcement approach," McKenna said. "Today’s meeting is a critical part of that process."

MEDIA ADVISORY: McKenna to testify on Anti-Gang bill in Senate Tomorrow

OLYMPIA– Attorney General Rob McKenna will personally testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee tomorrow to demonstrate his strong support for legislation he requested to combat the activities of criminal gangs.

The request legislation from the Attorney General’s Office creates the new crime of tagging/gang graffiti, clearly defines “criminal gangs” and provides longer sentences for crimes committed by members of criminal gangs and those attempting to join criminal gangs.

U.S. Supreme Court to review top-two primary decision

Statement by Attorney General Rob McKenna and Secretary of State Sam Reed

"We are pleased the U.S. Supreme Court has decided to hear arguments on the top-two primary initiative, Initiative 872.

We firmly believe in the people's right to initiative and we will continue to work to uphold the voters' will.  Initiative 872 is important because it allows voters to choose any candidate on the primary election ballot without being limited to a single political party.

Driving school owner sentenced to 50 days after pleading guilty to theft

OLYMPIA…Lakewood driving school owner Gary R. Probst received a 50-day sentence in Thurston County Superior Court Thursday afternoon after entering a guilty plea for one count of first degree theft for evading more than $14,000 in taxes.

The Attorney General’s Office filed charges against Probst after a joint investigation revealed he had used an Oregon driver’s license with a false address to purchase 16 vehicles in Oregon and avoid more than $14,000 in Washington state sales and use tax.

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