
Burning Yard Waste Prohibited
It is illegal to burn yard and garden waste because Deer Park city is in an Urban Growth Area (UGA). That begs the question, What are my alternatives to getting rid of my yard debris?
It is illegal to burn yard and garden waste because Deer Park city is in an Urban Growth Area (UGA). That begs the question, What are my alternatives to getting rid of my yard debris?
A transportation package proposed in January aims to bring in $26.7 billion and spend $25.8 billion over the next 16 years. This taxation would be part of an effort to steer towards cleaner fuel options, carbon reduction initiatives, and would include plans to fund highway-related upkeep and developments. As a result of this plan, Washington drivers could see a total of $1 per gallon for fuel related taxes.
Every day first responders are suffering from different forms of emotional distress. They put their lives on the line to save ours, many of them sacrificing themselves in the process. The battle doesn’t always end when the work does; post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a severe issue among first responders. The Washington State Legislature has passed legislation for better outreach programs for these heroes.
With all of the recent attention on Covid 19, it’s essential to know what’s going on in our State Legislature. The Washington State Legislature only convened once this year, from January to March, during which they proposed over 400 bills. One was Senate Bill (SB) 6567, recognizing December 18th as the state-wide Blood Donor Day.
Washington State lawmakers announced in early May the possibility of a budget crisis over the next few years. The cause of this fiscal emergency stems from the COVID-19 pandemic; with the shutdown of Washington and closure of many businesses, this is something they saw coming.
As of January 1st, 2020 it is officially illegal to purchase tobacco in Washington State unless you are 21 or older.
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