Saturday, February 25, 2023

ICYMI: Twenty states announce historic governor-led Reproductive Freedom Alliance.

 

https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/icymi-twenty-states-announce-historic-governor-led-reproductive-freedom-alliance

In case you missed it: Today, California Governor Gavin Newsom, Colorado Governor Jared Polis, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, Delaware Governor John Carney, Hawai’i Governor Josh Green, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, Maine Governor Janet Mills, Maryland Governor Wes Moore, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, New York Governor Kathy Hochul, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee, Washington Governor Jay Inslee, and Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, announced the launch of a multi-state Reproductive Freedom Alliance (Alliance).


The Alliance is a non-partisan coalition of 20 governors committed to protecting and expanding reproductive freedom in their states, the largest such coalition ever convened. The Alliance will work together to strengthen reproductive freedom in the face of an unprecedented assault on abortion access and other forms of reproductive health care by states hostile to abortion rights and judges who are advancing their ideological agenda. All governors who support reproductive freedom are welcome to join the Alliance.


“This is an issue of freedom," said Gov. Jay Inslee. "Patients must have the freedom to make personal reproductive care decisions for themselves, without interference by activist politicians. Washington is taking strong action to protect these freedoms for every patient and provider in our state, and we are all in on the fight to protect a person’s right to an abortion across the country.”


Major funding for the Alliance is provided by the California Wellness Foundation with additional support from the Rosenberg Foundation.


In other State news headlines:

Attorney General Ferguson recovers another $9.3M in stolen unemployment money.

OLYMPIA — Attorney General Bob Ferguson today announced that his office recovered another $9.3 million stolen as part of a massive fraud perpetrated against states across the country. The money had been deposited by fraudsters into Bank of America accounts, and last week a King County Superior Court judge ordered Bank of America to return the stolen funds to Washington state.


Your input matters: addressing contamination at the Yakima Training Center.

Drinking water wells around the Yakima Training Center have been contaminated with chemicals used in firefighting foam from the site. Other types of contamination affect different locations on the training center itself. We at Ecology are working hard to ensure that everyone has clean water and a safe environment to live in — and we want you to be involved.--DOE


2023 Columbia River spring Chinook fishing seasons announced.

OLYMPIA – Fishery managers from Washington and Oregon on Wednesday approved this year’s recreational spring Chinook salmon fishing season for the Columbia River, with seasons expected to look similar to 2022.--WDFW


Court dismisses Maverick Gaming lawsuit challenging Washington tribal sports gaming.

TACOMA — Today, Chief Judge David Estudillo of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington dismissed Maverick Gaming’s lawsuit challenging the state law that allows sports betting, but limits bets to those placed at casinos owned by tribal nations.


(2) News from our congressional delegation to DC


In Tacoma, Senator Murray Talks New $35 Insulin Cap for Seniors, Continues Push to Cap Insulin and Lower Costs for All Patients.


Senator Murray Discusses Major Federal Investments in Seattle’s Pedestrian Safety.


Senator Murray Tours Food Lifeline in Seattle, Affirms Commitment to Federal Nutrition Programs


(3 WORLD & NATIONAL HEADLINES


UN General Assembly calls for immediate end to war in Ukraine--UN NEWS CENTER

The UN General Assembly on Thursday called for ending the war in Ukraine and demanded Russia’s immediate withdrawal from the country, in line with the UN Charter.


UN officials call for de-escalation after deadly Israel-Palestinian clashes.

Top UN officials have called for halting escalating cycles of violence following Israeli-Palestinian clashes and airstrikes on Wednesday that left 11 dead and more than 100 injured.


Statement by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield Marking the One-Year Anniversary of Russia’s Brutal Invasion of Ukraine--USUN


The United States Takes Sweeping Actions on the One Year Anniversary of Russia’s War Against Ukraine--US STATE DEPT.


NATIONAL:


DOD Official Says U.S. Not Yet Seeing China Giving Lethal Aid to Russia.

The United States has not yet seen China giving lethal aid to Russia in its illegal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, but the Chinese also haven't taken that aid off the table, according to Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh in a briefing of the media at the Pentagon today.--DOD


Digital Healthcare Platform Ordered to Pay Civil Penalties and Take Corrective Action for Unauthorized Disclosure of Personal Health Information--DOJ


HUD Awards $12.9 Million to Prevent Homelessness Among Youth Transitioning Out of Foster Care

16 Public Housing Agencies in 9 States will use funding to keep Foster Youth Housed--HUD


BIDEN-HARRIS ADMINISTRATION TO SAVE FHA HOMEBUYERS AVERAGE $800 ANNUALLY ON MORTGAGE PAYMENTS THROUGH PREMIUM REDUCTION

30 basis point reduction in FHA annual mortgage insurance premium supports Biden-Harris Administration goals to make homeownership more affordable and accessible for working families.--HUD


4) BUSINESS HEADLINES

Biden-Harris Administration Invests Nearly $10 Million for Reforestation through Forest Nursery and Native Seed Partnerships

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds will support partners in growing forest nurseries, seed orchards and seed collection efforts to meet historic needs--USDA


Two Business Owners Sentenced for Conspiring to Pay Bribes in Exchange for Municipal Contracts in Puerto Rico--DOJ


Discussion of the Paper "Managing Disinflations" by Stephen G. Cecchetti, Michael E. Feroli, Peter Hooper, Frederic S. Mishkin, and Kermit L. Schoenholtz--THE FED


Top 6 Global Business Trends to Watch in 2023

The U.S. Chamber team carefully tracks the biggest global business trends – here are the ones you should be watching in 2023.--US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE


5) Commentary & Local meetings


DON'T MAKE THE MISTAKES I DONE

Instant Live Helps (AKA Devine Mart)

I was taken by these clowns!

By Peter Ripley 

Being someone who keeps track of online scam jobs like these clowns. I myself was conned close to $400! This nightmare started for me back in September, I was staying at the Red Lion Inn at the time due to the Housing Authority's renovation project, and was using Wifi there, not that had anything to do on what happened to me, but wanted to share the circumstances I was in at the time using WIFI for internet access, what happened to me could have happened regardless how I access the internet.

I logged on my computer, and found my computer was being blocked, and on the screen was a 800 number to call. I thought it was a Microsoft technician, I was calling. It turned out no to be the case, it was a scammer company that infects people with ransomware, and other viruses. I thought at the time I was dealing with a legit company, gave these jerks access to my computer to "fix" the problem, then they charged me close to $400! Which I foolishly paid for using some of the stimulus that had at the time. 

They told me this was a one time payment, and my computer would be safe. Apparently, that wasn't the case. Recently they called me with another problem with my computer, they said it had to be "fixed" again, told me they wouldn't charge me for the fix, but they through their intimidation, and threats, they demanded me to pay them an additional $200! At this time I thought I was dealing with a legit company, I agreed at first, then changed my mind, which by the way is anyone's right to do, cancelled the transaction which they manipulated me in doing, I felt helpless, and vulnerable. I was conned by these people once won't be conned again.

I spent the better part of this week filing complaints against this company. With our state's AG office, the FTC, and the BBB of Florida which they are based at.

This company goes by two names: Instant Live Helps, which is a front for Devine Mart

The following are some alerts about this company, and new articles:


Devine Mart Report from the BBB of Florida

https://www.bbb.org/us/fl/saint-petersburg/profile/tech-support/devine-mart-0653-90422894/details

BBB conducted an investigation based on recent consumer complaints and/or BBB Scam Tracker Reports to determine this business/website(s) is operating a Tech Support Scam.


Consumers alleged receiving phone calls posing as major computer security software retailers, offering protection plans for their computer. After paying for the membership and allowing the program to be installed, they found their computer has been corrupted.


This BBB business profile includes all similar business names, addresses, phone numbers and/or websites that came to BBB's attention.


Scammed by Live Network Help? Here's What to Do.

Infopackets Reader Gina S. writes

https://www.infopackets.com/news/10698/scammed-live-network-help-heres-what-do


How To Spot, Avoid, and Report Tech Support Scams.

FTC: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-spot-avoid-and-report-tech-support-scams

Tech support scammers want you to believe you have a serious problem with your computer, like a virus. They want you to pay for tech support services you don't need, to fix a problem that doesn’t exist. They often ask you to pay by wiring money, putting money on a gift card, prepaid card, or cash reload card, or using cryptocurrency or a money transfer app because they know those types of payments can be hard to reverse.


* Don't make the same mistakes I done, beware!


LOCAL MEETINGS


CLALLAM COUNTY MEETINGS


Clallam County Commission work session for 2/27/23

https://www.clallamcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02272023-730


Clallam County Commission Business meeting for 2/28/23

https://www.clallamcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02282023-731


Port of Port Angeles Commission meeting for 2/28/23

https://www.portofpa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02282023-654


City of Sequim Council meeting for 2/27/23

https://www.sequimwa.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/2765


Clallam County PUD meeting for 2/27/23

https://clallampud.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2-27-23-WEB-Packet.pdf


JEFFERSON COUNTY MEETINGS


Jefferson County Commission meeting for 2/27/23

https://media.avcaptureall.cloud/meeting/f105f74f-2f59-44d2-a0b6-bee17429b70f




Weekly devotional

BIBLE VERSE: Matthew 22:37-39 (New King James Version)
Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’
 

Weekly Bible Study 
The Genuineness of Mark 16:9-20
by Dudley Ross Spears
The last verses from Mark’s gospel, (Mark 16:9-20) have been called “The Longer Ending of Mark.” The first time I came across this criticism it was in response to quoting verses 15 and 16. Mark 16:16 affirms, “He that believes and is baptized shall be saved, but he that believes not shall be condemned.” The statement is so plain, the only way to avoid its force is to discredit it. Nothing is more clearly taught in the New Testament than the absolute necessity of a believer being baptized to be saved.




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