Heated debate over bill allowing limited motorcycle use of highway shoulders House Bill 13 67 would let motorcyclists use the right shoulder of limited‑access highways in specified low‑speed congestion conditions; supporters said it reduces rear‑end exposure, while law enforcement, WSDOT and sheriffs warned it increases risks for riders and first responders and raises maintenance and enforcement costs.

A heated debate is brewing in Washington over House Bill 13 67, which could allow motorcyclists to navigate the right shoulder of highways during congestion—are the safety benefits worth the risks?

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Triage Cancer will discuss 2026 health care policy updates, including federal funding, major court rulings, and legislative changes that could impact patients & advocates.
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Triage Cancer will discuss 2026 health care policy updates, including federal funding, major court rulings, and legislative changes that could impact patients & advocates.
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County staff present draft 2026 public‑safety legislative policies; several bills reported signed by governor Santa Clara County's intergovernmental relations staff presented edits to the county's 2026 legislative policies for the Public Safety and Justice chapter, reviewed recent state actions and reported several bills had been signed; the committee received the report and staff will bring the full platform to the Board Nov. 4

Santa Clara County is gearing up to finalize its 2026 legislative policies on public safety, with recent bills already signed by the governor and a crucial vote coming up on November 4.

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Board Discusses Impact of Property Tax Laws on Park City Education Funding Board members evaluate property tax disparities affecting funding for Park City schools.

A recent school board meeting revealed alarming disparities in state funding that could drastically reshape education budgets, raising ethical questions about financial equity for districts across Utah.

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Utah lawmakers discuss parental rights in children's mental health treatment policies Lawmakers advocate for mandatory parental consent in minors' mental health care decisions.

A fierce debate ignited in Utah over parental rights in minors' mental health care, as lawmakers clash on whether children should make their own decisions without consent.

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