Saturday, June 4, 2022

Inslee rescinds two proclamations related to COVID-19.

Gov. Jay Inslee today announced the rescission of two COVID-19 emergency orders that are no longer needed to respond to the pandemic.

https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/inslee-rescinds-two-proclamations-related-covid-19


Proclamation 20-56 waived/suspended a statute and certain provisions in agreements between the governor and tribes that restrict the use of fuel tax refund monies to transportation-related purposes.


To foster a smooth transition, the rescission of this order will take effect in 30 days, on July 1, 2022.


Proclamation 20-23 addressed public utilities and it waived/suspended certain statutes that regulate the operation of those utilities. Key provisions of this emergency order were previously rescinded, including the utility shutoff moratorium which was rescinded in September 2021.


This rescission is technical in nature and effective immediately.


Editorial foot note: How does any of this relates to Covid-19?


IN OTHER STATE NEWS HEADLINES:


Old dairies embrace new ideas

Dungeness Valley Creamery is a family farm that started with 20 cows in 1971. In 1989, it moved to its current location and operated as a traditional dairy. In 2006, the dairy transitioned to producing raw milk*. That, however, was far from the last innovation on the farm. --WSDA

https://wastatedeptag.blogspot.com/2022/05/olddairiesnewideas.html


AG Ferguson: Washington Supreme Court orders $28k sanctions in baseless election lawsuit.

OLYMPIA — Attorney General Bob Ferguson today announced that his office successfully sought sanctions from a group pursuing a frivolous legal challenge of the 2020 election, along with its attorney. The sanctions order comes after Ferguson defeated the frivolous lawsuit.

https://www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-releases/ag-ferguson-washington-supreme-court-orders-28k-sanctions-baseless-election


16,000 Washingtonians will receive nearly $158 million in federal student loan discharges.

SEATTLE — Attorney General Bob Ferguson today announced that 16,850 Washingtonians who attended any school owned by Corinthian Colleges, a for-profit college that engaged in deceptive conduct, will receive $157.9 million in relief.

https://www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-releases/16000-washingtonians-will-receive-nearly-158-million-federal-student-loan


Commerce announces new state manufacturing council members.

Commerce Director Brown appoints 21-member council to advise on policy, strategies and investment to grow regional manufacturing sectors and jobs statewide.

https://www.commerce.wa.gov/news/commerce-announces-new-state-manufacturing-council-members/


Justice Debra Stephens Named Judge of the Year by Washington State Association for Justice.

Washington Supreme Court Justice Debra L. Stephens has been named Judge of the Year by the Washington State Association of Justice (WSAJ) for “the central role she has played in the two single biggest drivers of change in recent history: the Covid-19 epidemic and the social movement for racial justice,” according to the association. 

https://www.courts.wa.gov/newsinfo/?fa=newsinfo.internetdetail&newsid=49695


South-central Puget Sound (Marine Area 11) temporarily closed for all salmon fishing after June 3 and reopens beginning July 1

OLYMPIA – Fishery managers at the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced today a temporary pause for all salmon fishing in south-central Puget Sound (Marine Area 11). The closure goes into effect after Friday, June 3.

https://wdfw.wa.gov/news/south-central-puget-sound-marine-area-11-temporarily-closed-all-salmon-fishing-after-june-3


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://doh.wa.gov/newsroom/state-revokes-suspends-licenses-certifications-registrations-health-care-providers-187


ESD Monthly Employment Report: Payroll employment continues growth streak; unemployment rate unchanged at 4.1%

https://www.esd.wa.gov/newsroom/april-2022-monthly-employment-report



FROM OUR CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION FOR DC:


Western WA Airports Get $4.9 Million From FAA to Improve Airport Infrastructure

Bellingham International, Sea-Tac, Jefferson County International each receive grants.

https://www.cantwell.senate.gov/news/press-releases/western-wa-airports-get-49-million-from-faa-to-improve-airport-infrastructure-


Cantwell: “We Owe It To Those Firefighters To Make Sure They Have The Very Best Data”

During Spokane visit, new summer wildfire outlook reinforces need for enhanced wildfire forecasting tools at NOAA.

https://www.cantwell.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cantwell-we-owe-it-to-those-firefighters-to-make-sure-they-have-the-very-best-data


Kilmer Urges Department of Veterans Affairs to Improve VA Mortgage Loan Process

Tacoma, WA – On Thursday, U.S. Representatives?Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and Guy Reschenthaler?(PA-14) led a?bipartisan letter signed by more than 60 of their colleagues to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough, urging the VA to improve its mortgage loan to make homeownership more attainable for America’s veterans. Specifically, the lawmakers asked the Secretary to explore how VA mortgage loans can compete in today’s marketplace and ensure veterans have negotiating power throughout the home buying process.

https://kilmer.house.gov/news/press-releases/kilmer-urges-department-of-veterans-affairs-to-improve-va-mortgage-loan-process-


Senator Murray Announces Millions in Federal Dollars for Washington State Freight and Passenger Rail Projects.

https://www.murray.senate.gov/senator-murray-announces-millions-in-federal-dollars-for-washington-state-freight-and-passenger-rail-projects/


REPORT: Senator Murray’s No Surprises Act Prevented 2 Million Surprise Medical Bills in Just Two Months.

https://www.murray.senate.gov/report-senator-murrays-no-surprises-act-prevented-2-million-surprise-medical-bills-in-just-two-months/



WORLD NEWS HEADLINES,

From The UN News Center, and USUN:


Ethiopia’s worst drought threatens ‘deadly consequences’ for women.

Women and girls face “deadly consequences” in the Somali region of Ethiopia due to the worst drought conditions for forty years, according to the United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA.

https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/06/1119512


Ukraine: After 100 days of war, Guterres calls for end to violence, as UN works to free up vital food and fertilizer exports.

As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine entered its 100th day on Friday, António Guterres marked the grim milestone with a renewed call for an immediate end to the violence, while the United Nations kept up its push to secure food and fertilizer exports from the war-torn region to the wider world, amid rising levels of food insecurity.

https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/06/1119672


Mali: UN condemns second ‘cowardly’ attack in three days against peacekeepers.

Two Egyptian peacekeepers serving with the UN Mission in Mali, MINUSMA, were killed on Friday - the second fatal attack this week on a peacekeeping convoy in the West African country. 

https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/06/1119722


World Environment Day: Earth ‘cannot keep up with our demands’

“This planet is our only home”, Secretary-General António Guterres said in his message for World Environment Day, to be marked this Sunday, warning that the Earth’s natural systems “cannot keep up with our demands”.  

https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/06/1119712


In Presidential Statement, Security Council Welcomes Positive Developments In Democratic Republic of Congo

The Security Council today welcomed the recent positive political developments in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the region and the convening of the second Regional Heads of State Conclave on the Democratic Republic of Congo in Nairobi, Kenya, on 21 April.

https://www.un.org/press/en/2022/sc14922doc.htm


Unanimously Adopting Resolution 2636 (2022), Security Council Extends Mandate of Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan

The Security Council decided today to extend the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS) until 3 June 2023.

https://www.un.org/press/en/2022/sc14921.doc.htm


UN Security Council Press Statement on the Situation in Yemen.

https://usun.usmission.gov/un-security-council-press-statement-on-the-situation-in-yemen/


Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at UN Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting on Detainees and Missing Persons in Syria.

https://usun.usmission.gov/remarks-by-ambassador-linda-thomas-greenfield-at-un-security-council-arria-formula-meeting-on-detainees-and-missing-persons-in-syria/


Nations Undergo Rigorous Process to Join NATO--DOD

https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3052427/nations-undergo-rigorous-process-to-join-nato/


The 33rd Anniversary of Tiananmen Square--US STATE DEPT.

https://www.state.gov/the-33rd-anniversary-of-tiananmen-square/



NATIONAL & BUSINESS HEADLINES:


NATIONAL


Deputy Assistant Attorney General Andrew Forman Delivers Keynote at the ABA's Antitrust in Healthcare Conference

Washington, DC ~ Friday, June 3, 2022--DOJ

https://www.justice.gov/opa/speech/deputy-assistant-attorney-general-andrew-forman-delivers-keynote-abas-antitrust


Deputy Assistant Attorney General Richard A. Powers Delivers Keynote at the University of Southern California Global Competition Thought Leadership Conference.---DOJ

https://www.justice.gov/opa/speech/deputy-assistant-attorney-general-richard-powers-delivers-keynote-university-southern


Education Department Approves $5.8 Billion Group Discharge to Cancel all Remaining Loans for 560,000 Borrowers who Attended Corinthian--Dept. of Education


FDA Launches New Dietary Supplement Education Initiative for Consumers, Educators, and Healthcare Professionals.

https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-launches-new-dietary-supplement-education-initiative-consumers-educators-and-healthcare


Secretary Fudge Launches “Our Way Home” Initiative to Increase Affordable Housing Supply in Local Communities

Secretary Fudge, HUD Regional Administrators to lead a Department-wide Day of Action for Our Way Home Campaign Launch.--HUD

https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/HUD_No_22_105


Fact Sheet: President Biden’s Interagency Task Force on the Reunification of Families.--DSHS

https://www.dhs.gov/news/2022/06/03/fact-sheet-president-bidens-interagency-task-force-reunification-families


Remarks by HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra at the White House Roundtable with Infant Formula Manufacturers--HHS

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2022/06/01/remarks-by-hhs-secretary-xavier-becerra-at-the-white-house-roundtable-with-infant-formula-manufacturers.html


Secretary Haaland Designates Nine New National Recreation Trails. --Dept. of Interior

https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-haaland-designates-nine-new-national-recreation-trails


BUSINESS


Utah Dentist Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Tax Evasion and Obstructing the IRS

A Utah man was sentenced today to five years in prison for evading more than $1.8 million in federal income tax and obstructing the IRS’s efforts to collect the money he owed.--DOJ

https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/utah-dentist-sentenced-5-years-prison-tax-evasion-and-obstructing-irs


FCA US LLC Enters Guilty Plea to Fraud Conspiracy--DOJ

https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/fca-us-llc-enters-guilty-plea-fraud-conspiracy


Treasury Releases Social Security and Medicare Trustees Reports.--Dept. of Treasury

https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy0805


Risk in the Crypto Markets

Governor Christopher J. Waller--THE FED

https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/speech/waller20220603a.htm


USDA Partners with States, Territories, and Tribes to Enhance Supply-Chain Resiliency Through Local Food Purchase Programs--USDA

https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2022/06/03/usda-partners-states-territories-and-tribes-enhance-supply-chain


Don’t wait to file: IRS encourages taxpayers with October filing extensions and others who still need to file.

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/dont-wait-to-file-irs-encourages-taxpayers-with-october-filing-extensions-and-others-who-still-need-to-file


FTC Looks to Modernize Its Guidance on Preventing Digital Deception

As Companies Wrongly Invoke the Guide to Justify Deception, Agency Seeks Public Input on Possible Revisions Around Dark Patterns and Other Deceptive Tactics.

https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2022/06/ftc-looks-modernize-its-guidance-preventing-digital-deception


IX Summit of the Americas: Everything You Need to Know

Business leaders and heads of state from across the Western Hemisphere are coming together to tackle longstanding challenges in the region at the IX Summit of the Americas this June in Los Angeles. Here's everything you need to know.--US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

https://www.uschamber.com/international/ix-summit-of-the-americas-everything-you-need-to-know




NEWS FROM OTHER SOURCES:


A Tyrannical President Wants to End the Constitutional Amendment Written to Stop a Tyrannical President.--PJ MEDIA



There Is No Plan

The closer attention you pay to Biden, the less he has to say.--Patriot Post


UPDATE: WashPost Caught Stealth Editing Lorenz Lies About Comment Requests.--NEWS BUSTERS



LOCAL MEETINGS:


Clallam County meetings;

Clallam County work session for 6/6/22

https://clallam.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=1318


Clallam County Board meeting for 6/7/22

https://clallam.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=7320


City of Port Angeles Council meeting for 6/7/22

https://www.cityofpa.us/DocumentCenter/View/11646/CC-Agenda-Packet-06072022-Amended



JEFFERSON COUNTY MEETINGS:


Jefferson County Board meeting for 6/6/22

https://media.avcaptureall.cloud/meeting/f262847d-e895-4432-bf10-5061132e56fd


PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA for 6/6/22

https://cityofpt.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&event_id=1702





Weekly devotional


BIBLE VERSE: 1 Chronicles 29:11 (New International Version)

 

Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. Yours, Lord, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all.

 


Weekly Bible Study: How Long is a Day?

In Genesis chapter 1, we read that God created the world in six days and rested on the seventh. Evolutionary theory, taught in public schools and advocated by many books and magazines, claims the world is billions of years old. 

http://lavistachurchofchrist.org/LVstudies/Genesis/07_day.htm




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