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  • Citizens deserve stronger safeguards

    Suzanne Schmidt, R - Spokane Valley|Updated Mar 12, 2026

    In the final weeks of a legislative session, it becomes easier to see the broader direction in which public policy is moving. Two recent bills passed by the Legislature illustrate a trend that should concern every Washington resident. Both expand government authority in ways that weaken important safeguards that protect citizens. The first measure, Senate Bill 5974, alters how county sheriffs may be removed from office. Under the bill, an unelected state commission would gain...