Microsoft may begrudgingly allow you to fix your junk. Various tech companies including Tesla, Amazon, and T-Mobile are opposed to Washington’s proposed “right to repair” bill, which would allow consumers to repair devices rather than force them to throw them away and buy new ones. (Microsoft, which has been opposed in the past, is now neutral on the bill.) There’s still time to voice your support for the legislation — call your Olympia critter and.
Get used to café streets. Councilmember Dan Strauss introduced a bill to extend free outdoor dining permits through this time next year. (The current provision was set to expire in the spring.) It’s being billed as a “pathway to permanence,” and will be heard by the Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities Committee on February 1. A final vote could come as soon as February 8. Yes to fish, no to highways. Just in time for.
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MY EDMONDS NEWS Posted: May 23, 2021
Dear editor,
A huge thank you to the 21st District Legislative Team from our Edmonds area. Those of us concerned about the climate crisis, and climate justice, were hoping for some good bills in the Washington State Legislature in the 2021 session because we knew the time was short for us to address these destructive issues. Our 21st legislators Senator Marko Liias, Representative Lillian Ortiz-Self, and Representative Strom Peterson demonstrated both discipline and negotiating skills as they worked with colleagues to pass bills that addressed climate, justice, families, air and water quality, and our economy.
We especially appreciate their sponsorship and/or support of these bills: