Proposed State Law Adds a Fee to Plastic Bags at Checkout

By Leona Vaughn / For Nisqually Valley News

Posted 1/17/20

In an attempt to reduce plastic pollution, a bill banning retailers from handing out free single-use plastic bags in the state of Washington is moving in the Legislature.

The bill, SB 5323, was …

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Yelm Head Start educators protest potential closure of center

Roy animal sanctuary takes in nearly 60 roosters rescue from cockfighting

Superintendent: Double levy failure may be ‘most challenging thing district has ever been through’

Tim’s Pharmacy owners visit Washington D.C. to represent independent pharmacists