Gov. Jay Inslee tonight issued the following statement regarding news that Democratic leaders in Washington, D.C. have reached agreement on an Inflation Reduction Act that includes major climate and clean energy provisions.
"The nation, and the world, can rightfully feel a new surge of hope tonight following this news of an agreement in the U.S. Senate to pass massive investments in the clean energy economy. These investments are necessary to fight climate change. While details are still emerging, we know this -- this is a major step forward and a big win for the people of our country.
"Our task is not done, of course. We still need the president's administration to use its abundant executive tools to rein in carbon pollution in multiple ways. The many tools that are available under current law need to be utilized. The pace and scale of climate disasters call for nothing less."
Inslee also applauded Senate leaders for reaching agreement on long-sought provisions that will reduce health insurance costs for those covered by the Affordable Care Act and allow Medicare to negotiate lower prescription drug prices.
"This is a commonsense measure that will allow millions of families to save hundreds of dollars on necessary health care, prescriptions and medicine. Health care is not an optional cost and this is a significant win for families working so hard to make ends meet."
IN OTHER STATE NEWS HEADLINES:
Inslee appoints Sonia Rodriguez True to Yakima County Superior Court.
Thursday, Gov. Jay Inslee announced the appointment of Sonia Rodriguez True to the Yakima County Superior Court. She will replace Judge Gayle Harthcock, who plans to retire September 1.
Asian giant hornet on blackberry vineOLYMPIA – The Entomological Society of America (ESA) has adopted “northern giant hornet” for the species Vespa mandarinia in its Common Names of Insects and Related Organisms List. While there was no official ESA common name until now, the hornet has been most often referred to as “Asian giant hornet” or “murder hornet” since its introduction in North America became widely known in 2020.
JAPANESE BEETLE FOUND IN WAPATO, STATE ALERTS GROWERS TO PROTECT CROPS FROM GROWING INFESTATION
WAPATO – Monday afternoon Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) confirmed the first detection of Japanese beetle in Wapato – almost 30 miles from the area currently infested by Japanese beetles near Grandview.
SEATTLE — A recent independent economic study evaluating the impact of Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s No-Poach Initiative concluded that it directly increased wages for low-income franchise workers nationwide.
Attorney General Ferguson confirms civil rights investigation of Seattle Pacific University.
SEATTLE — Attorney General Bob Ferguson released a statement confirming that his office is investigating potential illegal discrimination by Seattle Pacific University’s administration. The statement follows the University’s lawsuit seeking to block the investigation.
Commerce awards $2.1 million in grants to help 27 communities plan for climate change.
Projects will develop vulnerability assessments and identify measures for reducing vehicle miles traveled and greenhouse gas emissions.
Fecal Matters: Richey Viewpoint beach is now open to water recreation, King County.
On July 26, 2022, Seattle Public Utilities lifted the closure at Richey Viewpoint beach in King County. Weekly water sample results show there is no longer a public health risk. The park is now open for water contact recreation.
Lake Wenatchee and Wenatchee River to open for sockeye fishing amid strong returns.
OLYMPIA – Amid a record return of sockeye salmon to the Columbia River, fishery managers in Washington’s North Central region announced that sockeye fishing will open on Lake Wenatchee and the Wenatchee River in the days ahead.
FROM OUR CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO DC:
Cantwell Co-Leads Bicameral Legislation to Protect Consumers and Prevent Energy Market Manipulation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) introduced bicameral legislation to provide the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) with additional authority to protect consumers from the harm caused by traders that repeatedly manipulate electricity and natural gas markets.
Cantwell, Murray Push Forward Critical Port, Water and Salmon Projects
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Senate passed the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022 by a vote of 93-1. U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), fought to secure language in the bill that would provide funding for critical port, water resource and salmon restoration projects in Washington state. The Senate will now work with the House of Representatives to move a bicameral bill forward to be considered by the House and Senate.
U.S. Senate Approves Biggest-Ever Investment in American Tech Innovation
Cantwell-led Act will invest nearly $250 billon in science, tech & manufacturing critical to U.S. national security, global economic leadership & dependable supply chains.
Senator Murray Statement on Inflation Reduction Act
Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, issued the following statement on The Inflation Reduction Act Of 2022.
WORLD NEWS HEADLINES:
Nicaragua: Rights experts denounce shutdown of over 700 civil society groups.
The arbitrary shutdown of hundreds of civil society organizations in Nicaragua is deeply concerning and will have a chilling effect on activists and human rights defenders across the country, UN-appointed independent human rights experts said on Friday.
With 161 votes in favour and 8 abstentions, the General Assembly adopted a landmark resolution today recognizing the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment as a human right and calling for greater global efforts to ensure that principle is upheld.
The Security Council today extended the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) for three months — until 31 October 2022 — as members underscored the urgent need to appoint a Mission Head to enable it to offer support to the country and debated the need to extend the mandate for a longer period of time.
Austin, Lee Discuss State of U.S.-South Korea Alliance.
NATIONAL & BUSINESS HEADLINES:
Statement by President Biden on Second Quarter GDP Report--WH
Bacteria that Causes Rare Disease Melioidosis Discovered in U.S. Environmental Samples--CDC
FDA Provides Update on Agency Response to Monkeypox Outbreak.
HUD ANNOUNCES $621,000 TO KEEP FORMER FOSTER YOUTH HOUSED
BUSINESS HEADLINES:
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $401 Million for High-Speed Internet Access in Rural Areas
First American Required to Refund $4.9 Million, End Tricks and Traps.
FTC says payment processor’s illegal pitches and practices harmed small businesses.
IN FOCUS!
DOJ: Justice Department and HHS Issue Guidance on Nondiscrimination in Telehealth the Week of the 32nd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Guidance Provides Clarity on How Federal Nondiscrimination Laws Require Accessibility for People with Disabilities and Limited English Proficient Persons in Health Care Provided via Telehealth.
As we commemorate the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Justice Department and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are partnering to publish guidance on the protections in federal nondiscrimination laws, including the ADA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, requiring that telehealth be accessible to people with disabilities and limited English proficient persons. These laws work in tandem to prohibit discrimination and protect access to health care. The guidance is available here on the Justice Department website. The guidance is also available here on the HHS website.
“Telehealth has become an evolving and common pathway for accessing healthcare, particularly as our society becomes increasingly digitized,” said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division. “It is critical to ensure that telehealth care is accessible to all, including patients with disabilities, those with limited English proficiency and people of all races and national origins. Federal civil rights laws protect patients from discrimination regardless of whether they are receiving health care online or at the doctor’s office. The Department of Justice will vigorously enforce the ADA and other civil rights laws to ensure that health care providers offering telehealth services are doing so free from discrimination.”
“We have seen important expansions in health care technologies, such as telehealth, that provide great convenience and help for people seeking care,” said Acting Director Melanie Fontes Rainer of HHS’s Office for Civil Rights. “This guidance makes clear that there is a legal obligation to ensure that all people receive full access to needed health care and can connect to telehealth services, free of discriminatory barriers. While we celebrate the progress of the ADA, we know how important it remains to uphold the rights of people with disabilities and other protected individuals to make our country accessible and inclusive for all. That work has been a priority of this Administration from day one, and President Biden’s Executive Order on advancing equity explicitly includes people with disabilities in its call for comprehensive action.”
Technological developments and the COVID-19 public health emergency have increased the importance of providing telehealth and greatly expanded its use. Telehealth can take many forms, including communication between a patient and a health care provider via video, phone or other electronic means. While telehealth has many benefits, including making health care more available and convenient, certain populations may face discrimination or other barriers in accessing care provided via telehealth. For example:
A person who is blind or has limited vision may find that the web-based platform their doctor uses for telehealth appointments does not support screen reader software.
A person who is deaf and communicates with a sign language interpreter may find that the video conferencing program their provider uses does not allow an interpreter to join the appointment from a separate location.
A limited English proficient person may need instructions in a language other than English about how to set up a telehealth appointment.
The HHS Office for Civil Rights and Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division have collaborated to provide this new guidance to help health care providers better understand their nondiscrimination obligations and patients better understand their rights under federal law in this area. The guidance provides examples of actions that may be discriminatory and describes steps that providers may need to take to ensure that health care offered via telehealth is accessible. The guidance also provides a list of resources that providers and patients may wish to consult for additional information about telehealth and civil rights protections.
If you believe that you or someone else has been discriminated against because of your race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex or religion in programs or activities that HHS directly operates or to which HHS provides federal financial assistance, you may file a complaint with the HHS Office for Civil Rights at: https://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/filing-a-complaint/index.html.
If you believe that a telehealth provider has violated your or another person’s civil rights, you may file a complaint with the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division at: https://civilrights.justice.gov/#report-a-violation.
LOCAL MEETINGS.
CLALLAM COUNTY MEETING:
Clallam County Work session for 8/1/22
https://clallam.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=1326
Clallam County Board meeting for 8/2/22
https://clallam.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=7328
Port Angeles Commission meeting for 8/2/22
https://www.portofpa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08022022-611
JEFFERSON COUNTY MEETINGS.
Jefferson County Commission meeting for 8/1/22
https://media.avcaptureall.cloud/meeting/c9a7ba36-10d9-4db1-9171-931a1be46664
PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA FOR 8/1/22
https://cityofpt.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&event_id=1706
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This Week's Video:
SCANDAL: Glenn EXPOSES Choco Taco ice cream AND the lottery
64,604 views Jul 27, 2022 Klondike shocked the world earlier this week with the announcement that its famous ‘Choco Taco’ ice cream treat would be discontinued. But there seemed to be more to the story, so Glenn dug into the details and found the end of Choco Tacos may be thanks to one of our favorite far-left corporations: Unilever. He explains it all in this clip, PLUS he and the guys explain why the Mega Millions lottery (or, really, all lotteries) are a SCAM as well...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxO-IUgklz4
HEADLINES FROM OTHER SOURCES:
We Want Their Names: Gateway Pundit Files Suit to Expose Identities of Epstein's Clients--WJ
The New Age of Orwellianism--Daily Signal
Openly Christian Women’s Soccer Player Sidelined For Refusing To Wear LGBT Pride Jersey--Daily Wire
