ED KOMENDA and GENE JOHNSON

Gov. Jay Inslee signs Senate Bill 5536 concerning controlled substances on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in Olympia, Wash. Behind him are from left to right: Rep. Roger Goodman, D- Kirkland, Rep. Jamila Taylor, D-Federal Way, House Speaker Laurie Jinkins, D-Tacoma, June Robinson, D-Everett, an identified woman and Andy Billig, D-Spokane. The policy, approved by Washinton lawmakers and signed by Inslee, keeps controlled substances illegal while boosting resources to help those struggling with addiction. (Karen Ducey/The Seattle Times via AP)

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New Washington law keeps drugs illegal, boosts resources for housing and treatment
By ED KOMENDA AND GENE JOHNSON - Associated Press
Mon,05/15/23-11:05PM , 440 Reads
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington lawmakers approved and Gov. Jay Inslee quickly signed a major new drug policy Tuesday that keeps controlled substances illegal while boosting resources to help those struggling with addiction.
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