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Washington in Focus

By: America's Talking Network
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  • The podcast bringing you the most important stories out of Washington from TheCenterSquare.com. Join us as we dive into the top headlines and provide insightful commentary and analysis.
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Episodes
  • Washington State Agency Defends Giving AGO Investigation of Tort Claim Against It

    Washington State Agency Defends Giving AGO Investigation of Tort Claim Against It
    Jul 25 2024
    The Washington state agency tasked with overseeing tort claim investigations and determining whether individuals should be compensated as a result is defending its decision to assign an investigation to the state Attorney General’s Office in which the AGO and its client, Washington State University, are named defendants.
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    26 mins
  • $42 Million Tort Claim Accuses Washington AGO, WSU of Racketeering

    $42 Million Tort Claim Accuses Washington AGO, WSU of Racketeering
    Jul 18 2024
    A potential subcontractor for a state police use of force database project who has had a long-running feud with the state Attorney General’s Office and Washington State University has now filed a $42 million tort claim that includes accusations of racketeering. Police Strategies CEO Bob Scales was among potential bidders on a request for proposal put out in 2022 by the AGO via Senate Bill 5259. A former King County prosecutor, Scales was also consulted by legislators as the bill advanced through the Legislature, and advised them on similar bills introduced in prior sessions.
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    26 mins
  • Violent Crime Down, Vehicle Theft up in Latest Crime in Washington Report

    Violent Crime Down, Vehicle Theft up in Latest Crime in Washington Report
    Jul 11 2024
    The annual Crime in Washington 2023 report found that overall violent crime went down, but hate crimes and vehicle thefts increased. The report, with data from 225 law enforcement agencies across the state, was presented Tuesday by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs. The numbers of murders, other violent crimes and property crimes went down compared by 2022, but in many areas of the state, residents are still victimized at alarmingly high rates compared to other states.
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    26 mins
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