Early Relational Health Org Highlights Local Dad Steven Thibert
Plus: Legislature frowns on mutual protection orders, and marriage license fee goes up to fund domestic violence response programs
Washington State
Posts about issues that apply to Washington state as a whole or issues that are within Washington but outside the Seattle area:
Disappointment as Program Helping Parents in Prison Ending Soon — Interview with Amelia Watson, Office of Public Defense
A program helping mothers and fathers in prison with their dependency cases will end on June 30, 2025. Lawmakers did not renew funding for the two staff positions during the 2025 legislative session, despite the pilot program’s apparent success in keeping parents connected with their children.
Lt. Governor Denny Heck’s Emotional Appreciation for Veterans Prompted by Bipartisan Comments (Video)
Denny Heck has been in Washington politics for a long time. He’s a former member of the state legislature, a former member of Congress, and the current lieutenant governor. From WIBM’s standpoint, Mr. Heck is important also because he co-founded TVW, Washington’s public affairs network (like C-SPAN).
Despite Talk of 2024 ‘Bro Vote’, Young Men’s Voting Participation Dropped Even Further Behind
Despite Talk of 2024 ‘Bro Vote’, Young Men’s Voting Participation Dropped Even Further Behind by Blair Daly of WIBM Plus: Cassie Jaye, creator of men’s issues documentary, makes rare public appearance, and we’re asking Pacific … Read more
Healthcare Committee Chair: ‘We Want Young Men Productive, Happy’
Healthcare Committee Chair: ‘We Want Young Men Productive, Happy’ by Blair Daly of WIBM ‘It’s about giving people opportunity,’ said Rep. Dan Bronoske during a recent town hall. Plus: Dapper men on motorcycles riding for … Read more