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May 15 2013
Governor signs three bills supported by Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson
Governor Jay Inslee today signed Attorney General-request legislation making courthouses safer for the people of Washington. He also signed measures supported by the Attorney General expanding the use of treatment courts and creating a statewide coordinating committee to fight child sex trafficking
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Feb 11 2013
Courthouse security bills scheduled for hearing this week
Today’s courthouse shooting in Delaware is a grim reminder that courthouse violence is on the rise. Attorney General Bob Ferguson is working with lawmakers to help him extend protections to all who access our justice system.
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Aug 30 2011
Attorney General announces three additional immigration services cases
SEATTLE – Immigration law is one of the most complicated areas in the legal field. Missing a deadline or not properly researching applicable law prior to submitting an application can cause an immigrant to lose his or her legal status or even face deportation.
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Jan 24 2011
Bill to fight mail theft to receive public hearing
SEATTLE – Attorney General Rob McKenna’s bill to help fight identity theft by increasing penalties for mail theft will be considered by a legislative committee this week.
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Jan 16 2011
Legislature hears Attorney General McKenna’s good government bills
OLYMPIA – The Legislature will hear public testimony on 11 bills requested by Attorney General Rob McKenna this week, 10 pertaining to open government and protection of private property. Monday, Jan. 17: Community Safety: Corrections Savings - Three strikes for frivolous lawsuits , 1:30 p.m., House
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Jan 10 2011
Attorney General McKenna’s consumer protection, public records and cost-savings bills scheduled for public hearings this week
OLYMPIA – Five bills requested by Attorney General Rob McKenna are scheduled for public hearings this week.
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Jan 3 2011
Attorney General launches 2011 legislation
Bills to save money, foster open government and protect consumers receive bipartisan support OLYMPIA – Legislators from both parties joined Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna today to announce proposals to save money, protect the vulnerable and make government more accountable.
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Nov 15 2010
Attorney General: Threat of gang violence demands action
YAKIMA – Speaking in a neighborhood often touched by gang crimes, Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna today announced a new proposal to combat gang violence.
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Jun 10 2010
AG-requested bills go into effect
 Penalties for repeat domestic abusers, restriction on child pornography among bills proposed by McKennaOLYMPIA – Five laws proposed by Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna during the 2010 Legislative Session become effective today.
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Feb 26 2010
AG McKenna: Bipartisanship is possible
 Attorney General-sponsored bills survive the committee process with overwhelming support OLYMPIA – Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna expressed his gratitude to state legislators today for allowing several AG-requested bills to be approved by key committees, setting the stage for final legislative approval.
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