Saturday, January 29, 2022

STATE SELLS OUT CAREGIVERS, TO ANOTHER STATE!

By, Peter Ripley 

" It's a nightmare as IP's have to re-apply with a Montana base firm." --Quote from an independent provider (IP)

I never thought I would ask let alone to seek assistance in my personal living circumstances, up until now I been pretty independent in my daily activities, such as transfers to the bathroom, and the bed from my wheelchair, pretty confident in my transfer abilities. Until my light heart attack, and fall occurred, early October. That led me to be hospitalized, and convalesces for the past three months. 

That takes a lot out ones confidence in doing safe transfers. Top it off with a power wheelchair which barely stays in place when turned off, and brakes which suppose to work. Makes transfers more daunting a task. Hence I finally, realized that I need help with some of my basic day, to day needs, that a caregiver would be helpful to me. 

However, caregivers are now faced with a dilemma, working with an out of state care provider firm, since Washington sold the in home care program back in 2019 to a firm in Montana, called Consumer Direct Care. The problem is they now have to go though the hiring system, and not guaranteed a job after working years under the Washington State program.

This also effects clients who need continued care, because of the uncertainty of available caregivers, in the new system. Clients end up having no care, or minimal hours due to the lack of care providers.

Mileage, is a big issue, because they don't pay enough to drive a 100 miles a month for a clients, says an IP. The IP's can opt out of driving for clients, how many IPS will opt out on driving for their clients? Where would this leave the client if their IP opts out on driving? In short, in my opinion, will leave clients between a rock and a hard place.



Related stories below.


Controversial Home Care Overhaul Passes in Washington State.

About 35,000 individual home care workers in Washington will be managed by a private entity rather than the state by 2021, under a law signed Tuesday by Democratic Governor Jay Inslee.---Home health care news.

https://homehealthcarenews.com/2018/03/controversial-home-care-overhaul-passes-in-washington-state/


All Individual Providers (IP) must changeover to CDWA in 2021 and 2022 if they wish to continue being an IP.

How Individual Providers (IP) are employed and paid is changing. Consumer Direct Care Network Washington (CDWA) was selected by DSHS to be the Consumer Directed Employer (CDE).----ARC of Washington State

https://arcwa.org/2021/10/01/all-individual-providers-ip-must-changeover-to-cdwa-in-2021-and-2022-if-they-wish-to-continue-being-an-ip/




This week's top headlines...

Inslee shares Washington’s pandemic story with U.S. House COVID committee
Almost two years to the day after the first case of the novel coronavirus in the U.S. was confirmed in Washington state, Gov. Jay Inslee testified before the U.S. House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis about how the state has responded and the lessons learned.
Inslee was joined on the panel by Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi and District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser.

WSDA to launch ‘carcass management preparedness’ training.
Animal disease outbreaks, natural disasters, and technological emergencies threaten animal agricultural production in the United States. The potential impact on Washington’s economy from a disease outbreak in animal agriculture operations could be devastating.

Save the date for SoilCon, the soil health conference.
The annual conference is organized by the Washington Soil Health Initiative, a joint effort of WSDA, Washington State University, and the Washington State Conservation Commission to study soil health in our state and explore ways to improve it.


AG Ferguson investigation shuts down Amazon price-fixing program nationwide.
SEATTLE — Attorney General Bob Ferguson today announced that, as a result of his office’s price-fixing investigation, Amazon will shut down the “Sold by Amazon” program nationwide.

AG Ferguson files lawsuit against Google for secretly tracking consumers’ location.
OLYMPIA — Attorney General Bob Ferguson will file a lawsuit today against technology giant Google for deceptively leading consumers to believe that they have control over how their location data is collected and used by Google. In reality, consumers cannot effectively prevent Google from collecting, storing and profiting from their location data.

Auburn business owners plead guilty to felonies, will repay workers more than $33K as a result of AG’s wage theft case.
SEATTLE — As a result of an Attorney General’s Office prosecution, two business owners have pleaded guilty to felony theft, and will repay more than $33,000 in stolen wages to 24 employees of their house cleaning business.

Washington Community Economic Revitalization Board invests $5.1 million in four counties.
OLYMPIA, WA – The Washington State Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) today approved $3,937,996 in low-interest loans and $1,136,999 in grants for economic development and public infrastructure improvements.
Jefferson County – $50,000 grant to the Port of Port Townsend for the “Western Boat Yard Expansion Project.” This project consists of preliminary site plan and layout of the proposed expansion, conceptual engineering design, environmental impact analysis and permitting. CERB funds are matched by $50,000 in local resources.


Battle Ground contractor fined $136,000 for repeated water quality violations.
LA CENTER – 
The Washington Department of Ecology has fined Hamilton Excavating LLC $136,000 for repeated water quality and Construction Stormwater General Permit condition violations during construction activities at the Highland Terrace Subdivision in La Center.

Fecal Matters: Health advisory issued for Eagle Harbor, Kitsap County.
On 1/26/2022, the Kitsap Public Health District issued a no-contact health advisory for Eagle Harbor. This advisory is due to loss of UV disinfection at the sewage treatment plant. The advisory is in place until 2/2/2022. Signs are posted at public access points to include Joel Pritchard Park. The public is advised to avoid contact with the water in the affected area. This includes swimming, diving, wading, beachcombing, kayaking, and paddle boarding.

State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers
OLYMPIA -- The Washington State Department of Health has revoked or suspended the licenses, certifications, or registrations of the following health care providers in our state. The department has also immediately suspended the credentials of people who have been prohibited from practicing in other states.

Three flu-related deaths reported in Washington as flu activity rises.
OLYMPIA – Flu activity across Washington has risen to moderate levels and, for the first time in roughly two years, Washington state is reporting multiple flu-related deaths. Three individuals, all age 65 or older, who tested positive for influenza A have died. The third death will be included in this week’s Washington State Influenza Update, which the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) releases every Friday.

WDFW seeks public comments on 2022-2023 hunting seasons.
OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking public comments on proposed recommendations for 2022-2023 hunting seasons.



From our congressional delegation to DC

Kilmer’s Bipartisan Legislation to Spur Economic Growth & Create Jobs Included as Pilot Program in U.S. Competition Bill
Pilot Program of RECOMPETE Act Establishes New Grant Program to Invest in Communities That Have Faced Long-Term Economic Challenges.
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) announced that a pilot version of the bipartisan Rebuilding Economies and Creating Opportunities for More People Everywhere to Excel Act (RECOMPETE Act) was included in the America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology and Economic Strength Act of 2022 (America COMPETES Act of 2022).

Cantwell Announces $7.8 Million Emergency Connectivity Funds for WA Schools and Libraries to Support Remote Learning
Over $96 million has been awarded to Washington state schools to help connect students online. Funding came from Cantwell’s year-long effort with fellow Senate Democrats to ensure students do not fall behind during pandemic.


After American Rescue Plan Brought Down Costs, Washington State and National Open Enrollment Set Records for Health Care Sign Ups.


WORLD NEWS HEADLINES

‘Urgent, renewed effort’ needed to restore civilian rule in Myanmar: Bachelet.
UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet appealed on Friday for the international community to intensify pressure on Myanmar’s military to stop its campaign of violence against citizens, and to insist on the prompt return to civilian rule, almost one year after seizing power in a coup. 

In central Sahel, ‘needs are growing faster than generosity’
“Needs are growing faster than generosity” in the central Sahel, the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs told a group of senior officials on Thursday, meeting to discuss the worsening humanitarian situation across the vast African region. 

UN remembers ‘unprecedented horror and calculated cruelty’ of the Holocaust.
The Holocaust “defined the United Nations”, Secretary-General António Guterres told a virtual ceremony marking Holocaust Remembrance Day on Thursday, recalling that the UN Charter was drafted in San Francisco “as the Dachau concentration camp was liberated”.

Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Northeast Syria--USUN

Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Hnitarian Situation in Syria.


NATIONAL HEADLINES:

Executive Order on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees.--WH

Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Mike Eckel of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty--US STATE DEPT.

USDA Announces Additional Farm Service Agency and Rural Development State Directors.

Federal Reserve Board releases discussion paper that examines pros and cons of a potential U.S. central bank digital currency (CBDC)

HUD Announces Landlord Incentives Cohort of ‘Moving to Work’ Demonstration
29 Public Housing Authorities Selected to Join the Demonstration, 70 PHAs now part of MTW Expansion

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Thursday announced the Landlord Incentives cohort of the expansion of the Moving to Work (MTW) Demonstration Program. Through this cohort, HUD will evaluate landlord incentives and their impact on participation in HUD’s Housing Choice Voucher Program to improve residents’ ability to use vouchers in their community.

FTC Finds Huge Surge in Consumer Reports about Losing Money To Scams Initiated Through Social Media.
About one fourth of all fraud losses reported to the FTC stem from scams that consumers said originated on social media.

Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta Delivers Remarks at Justice Counts Virtual Conference
Washington, DC ~ Wednesday, January 26, 2022

IRS begins 2022 tax season; urges extra caution for taxpayers to file accurate tax returns electronically to speed refunds, avoid delays.




LOCAL MEETINGS:

Clallam County work session for 1/31/22

Clallam County Commission board meeting for 2/1/22

City of Port Angeles city council meeting for 2/1/22

OMC Board meeting for 2/2/22


JEFFERSON COUNTY MEETINGS:

Jefferson County special board meeting for 1/31/22



Headlines from other sources:

The Censorship Is Escalating at an Alarming Rate--PJ Media

You Turned Your Back on Us First’
DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas gets an earful from Border Patrol agents over Biden’s open border.--Patriot post

Surprise! Hollywood Awards Finally Recognize Non-Woke 'Yellowstone'--News busters

Facebook’s Cryptofantasy Is a Cryptosetback
Libra was yet another example of ego-driven disruption.--American Spectator

Media Attack Investigative Reporter for Investigating and Reporting on CAIR
By A. J. CASCHETTA
Hamas-linked CAIR gets a free pass from lazy media that smear Steven Emerson as an ‘Islamophobe.’--National Review





Weekly devotional

BIBLE VERSE:  Mark 9:35 (New International Version)
 
Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, “Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all.”
 
 

Weekly Bible Study:  Anachronism?
by Steven Harper

   

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Saturday, January 22, 2022

CAME HOME, ONLY TO HAVE TO LEAVE AGAIN...

 

To make way for housing authority's renovation project.

By Peter Ripley


Before I get into this, I have to say while staying at the hospital, and then the covalence center in Tacoma, one bright spot I can make mention of that I got to meet people I wouldn't have met normally. Made a few new acquaintances, and friends along the way. 

I knew that the housing authority were going to renovate the apartments, last year, after they gotten an grant from HUD, to renovate public housing apartment buildings. 

So, when the accident, and illness occurred, along with spending time away from my apartment, convalescing in the hospital, and covalence center. It was difficult for me to take all at once to suddenly feel the rug pulled out from under me, by housing so soon after just coming home. 

Just as I was about put this story to bed, I got a call from housing saying they have to postpone my apartment's renovation for a month, because they are having to deal with the logistics of moving us who are disabled in the building to reasonable accommodations hotels. 

So, in short I'll have another month to publish a paper for you, and give housing more time to figure something out. No word yet now when I have to move out to accommodate housing's renovation project.



This week's headlines...



State news headlines.


Inslee updates decades-old affirmative action guidance to better achieve equity in hiring, education and contracting.

https://medium.com/wagovernor/inslee-updates-decades-old-affirmative-action-guidance-to-better-achieve-equity-in-hiring-5c3aa90c15a2

Gov. Jay Inslee today signed an executive order that rescinds Directive 98–01, a 23-year-old document that was supposed to provide agencies with instructions on how to implement Initiative 200 (I-200) on affirmative action. Instead, the directive was overly restrictive.


The governor announced earlier this month his intention to rescind the outdated directive and today’s replacement executive order that will instruct agencies on how to move forward with achieving equity while still complying with I-200. The executive order provides agencies with new instructions, which marks our commitment to the work to identify, document, and eradicate discrimination and disparities in all forms, for the benefit of all Washingtonians.

“Today, as we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. I am taking action to change how we achieve equity within the law in our state. Achieving equal opportunity has always been foundational to our country’s history and each of us bears the responsibility to stand up and keep this unalienable right for all Washingtonians. Everyone deserves a fair chance to live to the fullest — everyone,” Inslee said.


Moving forward

Within public employment, State Human Resources will ensure that all agencies have put in place diversity, equity, and inclusion, anti-discrimination, and reasonable accommodation plans. In addition, all executive and small cabinet agency staff would be required under the governor’s plan.

In public education, the Washington Student Achievement Council will provide a report on student success across subpopulations and the effectiveness of existing programs designed to identify and remedy discrimination in our higher ed system.

The governor will solicit feedback from the Superintendent of Public Instruction on additional steps needed to address discrimination within our K-12 schools.


The Office of Equity will set the path forward in their upcoming comprehensive strategic plan for the state. In response to that strategic plan, the governor will request that all executive and small cabinet agencies develop their agency’s pro-equity, anti-racist strategic plan.

“This the first step toward transforming state government into one that embeds equity and justice into our state culture, into our DNA, so everyone has a fair shot to achieve their dream and the dream Dr. King held for each of us,” Inslee said.

The rescission of Directive 98–01 does not alter other state and federal legal requirements related to affirmative action and agencies are required to consult with the Office of the Attorney General on how to comply with this directive and applicable laws.


Former Governor Gary Locke, who originally signed 98–01, applauded Inslee’s actions.

“I applaud Governor Inslee’s actions today. Our state has a deep commitment to providing equitable opportunities for all and now that the attorney general’s office has modified its opinion, it is absolutely appropriate to repeal 98–01 and replace it with something that better reflects our values,” Locke said.

Other community leaders weighed in as well.

“I applaud Governor Inslee for taking the right and necessary step of rescinding this restrictive directive and issuing a new executive order that centers equity and opportunity,” said Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell. “I’ve directed my staff to develop our own executive order focused on strengthening and increasing opportunities for businesses owned by women, veterans, LGBTQ+ neighbors, and communities of color. In partnership with efforts from Governor Inslee and the Office of Equity, I know Seattle can accomplish this holistically — meaning not only signing more contracts — but also by seeking out ways to mentor and support entrepreneurs and small businesses, streamline certification requirements, and ensure comprehensive, inclusive and robust RFP processes. Seattle and Washington state must be places where any person — regardless their background — feels encouraged to pursue their dreams with the support to succeed and thrive.”


“The City of Tacoma prides itself on advancing issues of equity, but this is not work that we can do alone. A number of interconnected systems, including County, State, and Federal governments, influence the outcomes of the lives of our friends, family, and neighbors every day. This is why I am proud that Governor Jay Inslee is rescinding Directive 98–01 and putting forward an updated state policy on race and gender-conscious affirmative action,” said Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards. “While Initiative 200 still limits the ways we can solve for the disparate outcomes caused by systemic racism, today’s actions are a welcomed victory in our long march toward justice.”

“The Port of Seattle stands with Governor Inslee today as he leads our state in the direction of our shared values,” said Port of Seattle Commissioner Sam Cho. “Washingtonians have spoken out loudly about the need for equitable access to opportunity and just treatment of underserved groups. The Port of Seattle Commission has long sought the repeal of Initiative 200, as we see first-hand the harm it has done to our minority business partners, and this Executive Order begins the process of restoring equity. This is a big step for our state, and it is long overdue.”

“I-200 and its implementing Executive Order have had devastating impacts on women and communities of color, particularly Black Washingtonians. Thank you, Governor Inslee, for recognizing these impacts and for taking action to pave the way for ALL Washingtonians to share in the prosperity of this state,” King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay said.

Background

In 1998, voters passed Initiative 200, which said that the state should not discriminate against or grant preferential treatment to any individual on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in the operation of public employment, education or contracting. And after the initiative was passed, Directive 98–01 was issued by the sitting governor to instruct agencies on how to comply with the initiative.

Subsequent court decisions and legal guidance have clarified the scope of options available to state agencies to address evident discrimination.

“As Dr. King said, ‘the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.’ All of us are responsible for doing our part to bend this arc. I want to thank our many leaders that have worked for years to improve equity in our state. And I call on all Washingtonians to continue their work on this important issue,” Inslee said.


In other state news headlines...


Inslee prioritizes poverty reduction efforts

Included in the governor’s 2022 supplemental budget, signed executive order

Year after year, Washington ranks among the best economies in the country, and yet existing policies and systems have not enabled all residents to thrive. An estimated 1.7 million Washingtonians still do not have enough resources or income to maintain consistent housing, access healthy food, pay utility bills or meet other basic needs — and that was before the COVID-19 pandemic further compounded these issues.

https://medium.com/wagovernor/inslee-prioritizes-poverty-reduction-efforts-4d8dbcaa5c5c


Inslee provides support to hospitals to fight Omicron variant

With COVID-19 cases rising due to the transmissibility of the Omicron variant, hospitals are seeing a dramatic increase in COVID hospitalizations. The health care staffing shortages have led hospitals to be at or over their capacity to treat patients. Gov. Jay Inslee announced today that the state will be taking a number of actions to help alleviate the staffing crisis in hospitals.

https://medium.com/wagovernor/inslee-provides-support-to-hospitals-to-fight-omicron-variant-c9a2b878d5a1


CONSUMER ALERT: Watch out for price gouging on COVID-19 at-home test kits.

OLYMPIA — Attorney General Bob Ferguson is urging consumers to be on the lookout for price gouging on at-home test kits for COVID-19. 

https://www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-releases/consumer-alert-watch-out-price-gouging-covid-19-home-test-kits


Increase in breakthrough cases related to current COVID-19 surge

OLYMPIA –The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is seeing an increase in the number of “vaccine breakthrough” cases related to the recent increase in overall cases statewide. Even with the increase in breakthrough infections, data continue to show that vaccination is highly protective against hospitalization and death from COVID-19.


Current reporting shows a recent 43% increase in the number of breakthrough cases. The increase in the number of breakthrough cases is related to the increase in the number of total cases statewide. From January 17, 2021 - January 1, 2022, there have been 123,365 vaccine breakthrough cases identified in Washington State. While the majority of individuals with confirmed vaccine breakthrough experienced only mild or no symptoms, at least 3% were hospitalized.

https://www.doh.wa.gov/Newsroom/Articles/ID/3056/Increase-in-breakthrough-cases-related-to-current-COVID-19-surge


Local food system infrastructure: What’s needed and how WSDA is preparing to help.

When a farmer who runs a small or mid-scale operation wants to sell a value added-product locally— whether it’s berries frozen during peak season, sliced and bagged carrots, milled or malted grains, or simply fresh produce packed for wholesale—they face a unique challenge: accessing food supply chain infrastructure that’s right-scaled for them.

https://wastatedeptag.blogspot.com/2022/01/local-food-system-infrastructure-whats.html


From our congressional delegation...

Cantwell Defends Voting Rights on the Senate Floor, Highlights Success of Washington State Vote-By-Mail, Business Leader Support

Cantwell: “I will not stand by, because my parents taught me better.”

https://www.cantwell.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cantwell-defends-voting-rights-on-the-senate-floor-highlights-success-of-washington-state-vote-by-mail-business-leader-support


Kitsap span included in $605 million fix for state bridges

The first round of investments in repairing Washington state bridges under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Law, which includes a fix for the Port Washington bridge on SR 303 in Kitsap County, was announced Friday by U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer’s office.

https://kilmer.house.gov/news/in-the-news/kitsap-span-included-in-605-million-fix-for-state-bridges


Senator Murray Pushes to Pass Strong Voting Rights Protections on Senate Floor.

Senator Murray: “What each of us has to do is decide that our democracy comes before Senate procedure—and then cast our votes. I’ve made my decision, and here’s what I believe—we cannot let the filibuster stop us from protecting every American’s right to vote. If it’s the filibuster or democracy, I’ll choose democracy. If it’s Senate rules or a Senate that works for the American people, I’ll chose a Senate that works.”

https://www.murray.senate.gov/senator-murray-pushes-to-pass-strong-voting-rights-protections-on-senate-floor/






World news headlines...


Cases drop for first time as Africa’s fourth COVID-19 wave ebbs.

For the first time in Africa since the peak of the Omicron wave, weekly COVID-19 cases dropped significantly and deaths dipped, the World Health Organization (WHO) informed on Thursday. 

https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/01/1110132


Rare coral reef discovered near Tahiti is ‘like a work of art’, says diver.

One of the largest coral reefs in the world has been discovered by a UN-supported scientific mission off the coast of Tahiti. Announcing the stunning find on Thursday, UNESCO said that divers had explored large rose-shaped corals spanning some three kilometres, at depths of between 30 and 65 metres.

https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/01/1110112


2021 joins top 7 warmest years on record: WMO

Last year joined the list of the seven warmest years on record, the UN weather agency said on Wednesday, and was also the seventh consecutive year when the global temperature has been more than 1°C above pre-industrial levels; edging closer to the limit laid out under the 2015 Paris Agreement on Climate Change.

https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/01/1110022


FACT SHEET: Restoring America’s Leadership at the United Nations in President Biden’s First Year.

Over the past year, the U.S. Mission to the United Nations, under the leadership of Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, has worked tirelessly to rebuild global relationships and restore America’s leadership at the United Nations. From combating COVID-19 and climate change, to advancing human rights and racial justice, to pushing back on bad actors and authoritarian regimes, USUN has helped to implement President Biden’s foreign policy agenda and make Americans more safe, prosperous, and secure.--USUN

https://usun.usmission.gov/fact-sheet-restoring-americas-leadership-at-the-united-nations-in-president-bidens-first-year/



Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UN Security Council Open Debate on the Situation in the Middle East.---USUN

https://usun.usmission.gov/remarks-by-ambassador-linda-thomas-greenfield-at-a-un-security-council-open-debate-on-the-situation-in-the-middle-east2/




NATIONAL HEADLINES...


FACT SHEET: President Biden and Vice President Harris Delivered Results for Working Families in First Year--WH

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/01/19/fact-sheet-president-biden-and-vice-president-harris-delivered-results-for-working-families-in-first-year/


President Biden Signs Cybersecurity National Security Memorandum

FORT MEADE, Md. — The White House announced today that President Joe Biden has signed National Security Memorandum 8, “Improving the Cybersecurity of National Security, Department of Defense and Intelligence Community Systems.” This Memorandum implements the cybersecurity requirements of EO 14028 for National Security Systems (NSS) - networks across the U.S. Government that contain classified information or are otherwise critical to military and intelligence activities. The Memorandum provides the Director of the NSA, General Paul M. Nakasone, in his role as the National Manager for NSS, with enhanced insight and authorities to better safeguard these systems.---DOD

https://www.nsa.gov/Press-Room/News-Highlights/Article/Article/2904637/president-biden-signs-cybersecurity-national-security-memorandum/


Georgia Dog-Fighting Trainer and Breeder Sentenced to Five Years in Prison  

A well-known dog-fighting trainer and breeder, who owned Cane Valley Kennels, was sentenced to the statutory maximum of five years in prison resulting from an investigation into a significant multi-state dog-fighting and cocaine trafficking ring.

https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/georgia-dog-fighting-trainer-and-breeder-sentenced-five-years-prison


Treasury Sanctions Russian-Backed Actors Responsible for Destabilization Activities in Ukraine.

WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned four individuals engaged in Russian government-directed influence activities to destabilize Ukraine. 

https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy0562



USDA’s Office of Tribal Relations Highlights 2021 Accomplishments to Advance Equity and Opportunity for Tribal Nations and Communities.

https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2022/01/20/usdas-office-tribal-relations-highlights-2021-accomplishments



Local Meetings:


Clallam County Commission work session agenda for 1/24/22

https://clallam.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=1299


Clallam County Commission board meeting for 1/25/22

https://clallam.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=7301


Port of Port Angeles Commission meeting for 1/25/22

https://www.portofpa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01252022-568


City of Sequim Council meeting for 1/24/22

https://www.sequimwa.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/2543


Clallam County PUD meeting for 1/24/22

https://clallampud.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/1-24-22-WEB-Packet.pdf




JEFFERSON COUNTY MEETINGS:


Jefferson County commission meeting for 1/24/22

https://media.avcaptureall.cloud/meeting/cab5767e-43ec-4717-93d9-e9e78f9d3651


Port of Port Townsend meeting for 1/26/22

https://portofpt.com/wp-content/uploads/20220126-CommMtgAgenda.pdf





Headlines from other sources:

'After School Satan Clubs' Are Invading Schools Again. Here's How You Stop Them (It's Not What You Think)--PJ MEDIA

Biden Is Not Alone. Democrats Have Been Delegitimizing Elections for Years.
Hillary Clinton claimed that Trump was an “illegitimate” president on numerous occasions, later advising Biden not to concede under any circumstances in a close race.--Patriot Post

If Trump Had Greenlighted Russia To Invade Ukraine Like Biden Just Did, He’d Be Accused Of Corruption--The Federalist

Biden looks to curb Chinese tech ambitions as agenda remains stalled
The president urged Congress to pass legislation bolstering U.S. development and manufacturing of semiconductors.--Washington Examiner

Don't Be Fooled. Attack by Lady Al-Qaeda Islamist Against Texas Synagogue Was Motivated by Anti-Semitism--CNSN








Weekly devotional

BIBLE VERSE: Matthew 7:7-8 (New International Version)
 
“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.
 
 

Weekly Bible Study: An Introduction to Revelation
The book of Revelation has always appealed to people. There is something about a good mystery that stirs the heart and Revelation is certainly mysterious. The reason is that the book is full of vivid images, but with little explanation as to what the images mean. It is as if the author assumes the reader of the book is familiar with the interpretation of these symbols, so no explanation is needed.
 
 

   

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Saturday, January 15, 2022

Holidays spent in hospital, and convalescent center.


By Peter Ripley

It has been quite a while since I had been able to produce a publication for you my readers, I assure you it wasn't by choice. My trial began in the early part of October, when I fell trying to transfer from my wheelchair, to the toilet  , I was feeling sick, and light headed then, I fell, and managed to injure myself. I was told I had a slight heart attack, and my mind was messed up, my speech was slurred, and I was having delusions I guess. 

The EMTs were called by a friend from the church I go to, who was checking up on me, and the EMTS took me to the Emergency room at Olympic Medical Center (OMC).

I stayed at the hospital for most of the month of October, the on the 29th of October was transferred to Alaska Gardens, in Tacoma where I spent until last Wednesday, January 5th. why so far from home to convalescent you ask? The reason why there was no  convalescent center that could take me here in Port Angeles, or Sequim, so they sent me to Tacoma. 

Always in dealing with Hospitals, or convalescent center, you are going to encounter, people who will will treat you with indifference, and the lack empathy, and sympathy. In the OMC there was a nurse there who had an apparent grudge or problem with me, telling a nursing aid not no to show sympathy toward me, ( apparently this aid who was male had a thing for this nurse.) she worked in the ICU, apparently resigned after showing abusive behavior towards me. 

There were a few more incidences from the OMC nursing staff that less then ethical behavior, of course they would all deny any of these things. 

So, I have to say that the covalence  center in Tacoma treated me more better then the Olympic Medical Center while I was there. 

As for Alaska Gardens, in Tacoma staff there were professional, and kind for the most part. They at least didn't mock my disabilities, and my problems I had, unlike a few nursing aids at the OMC did. 

So, that's the short story of my experiences at the local hospital, and the time I spent in Tacoma. 

To be fair to OMC, despite a few unethical nurses, and aids, the major of the staff there were friendly, and helpful.


My time back home maybe short lived because in February 23rd I'll have to be moved to a hotel, because the housing Authority is planning to renovate my apartment, and I'll won't have access to my computer for another three weeks! Starting late Feb.

Nevertheless, here is this week's edition.


State News Headlines...

Inslee statement on start of 2022 legislative session

January 10, 2022

press release from Governor's office.

https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/inslee-statement-start-2022-legislative-session

Gov. Jay Inslee released a statement today on the first day of the 2022 legislative session.


“As the Legislature starts its work in a supplemental budget year, it should be anything but a quiet few months. This may be a short session, but we have a long list of unprecedented crises facing our state.


“I am calling on the Legislature to act quickly on a number of pressing issues, including, increasing affordable housing and providing additional supports for those without shelter; continuing our work to address climate change and clean energy; ensuring that salmon can thrive; making necessary adjustments to police accountability and to the long-term care act; and ensuring consequences for those who seek to undermine our election system.


“These issues cannot wait. The scale of these crises demand swift and decisive action. I know the Legislature is up for these challenges and they will build on last year’s historically productive session.”


In other state news headlines: 

WSDA advises ag industry to prepare for flooding.

Washington has seen its fair share of wintry weather conditions in recent weeks.

https://wastatedeptag.blogspot.com/2022/01/wsda-advises-ag-industry-to-prepare-for.html


AG Ferguson files 36 criminal charges against Electron Hydro company and COO for polluting Puyallup River.

TACOMA — Today the Washington Attorney General filed 36 gross misdemeanor charges against Electron Hydro, LLC and its Chief Operating Officer, Thom A. Fischer. Electron Hydro operates a hydroelectric dam on the Puyallup River. Each of the 36 charges, filed in Pierce County Superior Court, are against both Fischer and the business. The charges include violations of the state’s Water Pollution Control Act, Shoreline Management Act and Pierce County Code.

https://www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-releases/ag-ferguson-files-36-criminal-charges-against-electron-hydro-company-and-coo


AG Ferguson lawsuit nets $45M in debt relief, payments from Navient.

SEATTLE — Attorney General Bob Ferguson today announced that, as a result of his lawsuit, student loan servicer Navient will provide nearly $45 million in debt relief, restitution and costs to resolve Washington’s lawsuit. Ferguson asserted Navient, the Sallie Mae offshoot that was then the nation’s largest student loan servicer, engaged in numerous unfair and deceptive practices harming Washington student loan borrowers.

https://www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-releases/ag-ferguson-lawsuit-nets-45m-debt-relief-payments-navient


State investments enable burst of new solar panel projects in community buildings.

Commerce grants $3.5 million to help public buildings cut energy costs, reduce pollution and showcase solar in communities across the state.

https://www.commerce.wa.gov/news-releases/state-investments-enable-burst-of-new-solar-panel-projects-in-community-buildings/


Cleaning up: Two-thirds of Pasco Landfill hazardous drums dug up!

Prior to packing up for the holidays in mid-December, cleanup contractors finished removing approximately two-thirds of the hazardous waste drums buried in Pasco Landfill’s Zone A.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Blog/Posts/January-2022/Cleaning-up-Two-thirds-of-Pasco-Landfill-hazardous


State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers

OLYMPIA -- The Washington State Department of Health has revoked or suspended the licenses, certifications, or registrations of the following health care providers in our state. The department has also immediately suspended the credentials of people who have been prohibited from practicing in other states.

https://www.doh.wa.gov/Newsroom/Articles/ID/3054/State-revokes-suspends-licenses-certifications-registrations-of-health-care-providers-M21-34



world news headlines:


Tigray: Aid operations ‘about to grind to a halt’, warns WFP.

Aid and food distribution operations in northern Ethiopia are about “to grind to a halt” amid ongoing fighting, bloodshed and a lack of funding that is making humanitarian access impossible, the UN World Food Program, WFP, said on Friday.

https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/01/1109802


Colombia: Children still ‘used and abused’ despite historic peace accord.

Despite a steady decrease in grave violations against children in Colombia since the signing of the 2016 Peace Agreement between the Government and FARC rebels, youngsters there continue to suffer from the impact of hostilities, according to a new UN report published on Wednesday.

https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/01/1109662


Yemen: ‘Political will, responsible leadership' needed, to end 7-year war.

Seven years into the war in Yemen, UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg reaffirmed to the Security Council on Wednesday that no long-term solution can be found on the battlefield, urging the warring parties to “talk, even if they are not ready to put down their arms”.

https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/01/1109642


At least four children killed during escalation of conflict in Myanmar

At least four children have been killed and multiple others have been maimed during an escalation of conflict over the past week in Myanmar, said the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Tuesday. 

https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/01/1109592


Horrors of Hiroshima, a reminder nuclear weapons remain global threat.

Despite the annihilation of two major Japanese cities in 1945, atomic bombs have not been relegated to the pages of history books, but continue to be developed today – with increasingly more power to destroy than they had when unleashed on Hiroshima and Nagasaki back in 1945.

https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/01/1109602


National: 


Background Press Call on the Rollout of 500 Million Free Tests to American Homes--WH

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2022/01/14/background-press-call-on-the-rollout-of-500-million-free-tests-to-american-homes/


Lab Owner Pleads Guilty to $6.9 Million Genetic Testing & COVID-19 Testing Fraud Scheme

A Florida man pleaded guilty today in the Southern District of Florida to a $6.9 million conspiracy to defraud Medicare by paying kickbacks and bribes to obtain doctors’ orders for medically unnecessary lab tests that were then billed to Medicare. The defendant exploited the COVID-19 pandemic by bundling COVID-19 testing with other forms of testing that patients did not need, including genetic testing and tests for rare respiratory pathogens.--DOJ

https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/lab-owner-pleads-guilty-69-million-genetic-testing-covid-19-testing-fraud-scheme


From our congressional delegation to DC

Senators Cantwell and Murray Announce More than $605 Million Investment to Help Repair Washington State Bridges.

https://www.cantwell.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-cantwell-and-murray-announce-more-than-605-million-investment-to-help-repair-washington-state-bridges


Kilmer Delivers Over $605 Million for Washington Bridges from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

Infrastructure Law Kilmer Supported Aims to Help Grow Local Jobs by Making the Largest Investment in Fixing American Bridges in History.

https://kilmer.house.gov/news/press-releases/kilmer-delivers-over-605-million-for-washington-bridges-from-bipartisan-infrastructure-law


Senator Murray on SCOTUS Decision Blocking Enforcement of the OSHA Vaccine or Testing Workplace Safety Standard.

https://www.murray.senate.gov/senator-murray-on-scotus-decision-blocking-enforcement-of-the-osha-vaccine-or-testing-workplace-safety-standard/






Weekly devotional

BIBLE VERSE: John 8:31-32 (New International Version)
 
To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”



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Thursday, January 6, 2022

I'm back after a long absence

 Readers, I'm back hope after a three month stay both in the hospital and a covalence center in Tacoma Wa. I'll share my story when I have the 1st edition of this blog up and running again. Stay tuned

Peter Ripley 

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