Mitchell Roland

Reporter and Writer at Wenatchee World

Current: reporter at @chronline. Formerly @wenatcheeworld. CWU and Highline grad. Opinions are my own.

Articles

Washington sues federal agencies who tied funding to immigration enforcement cooperation

2 days ago | yahoo.com | Mitchell Roland

May 13—Washington has filed two lawsuits against the Trump administration after federal agencies tied federal funding appropriations to the state's willingness to cooperate with immigration enforcement. The lawsuits, which were filed against the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Transportation, follow months of warnings by Gov. Bob Ferguson about what effect the potential loss of federal funds could have on the state.
Washington sues federal agencies who tied funding to immigration enforcement cooperation

2 days ago | spokesman.com | Mitchell Roland

Washington has filed two lawsuits against the Trump administration after federal agencies tied federal funding appropriations to the state’s willingness to cooperate with immigration enforcement. The lawsuits, which were filed against the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Transportation, follow months of warnings by Gov. Bob Ferguson about what effect the potential loss of federal funds could have on the state.
New Washington Law Mandates Speed-Limiting Devices for Habitual Speeders

2 days ago | officer.com | Mitchell Roland

OLYMPIA, WA — Some of the state's most habitual speeders will soon be required to install speed-limiting devices in their car. Gov. Bob Ferguson signed legislation Monday requiring intelligent speed assistance devices for drivers whose licenses have been suspended due to reckless or excessive speeding starting in 2029.
Governor signs bill to require speed-limiting devices for habitual speeders

3 days ago | spokesman.com | Mitchell Roland

OLYMPIA — Some of the state’s most habitual speeders will soon be required to install speed-limiting devices in their car. Gov. Bob Ferguson signed legislation Monday requiring intelligent speed assistance devices for drivers whose licenses have been suspended due to reckless or excessive speeding starting in 2029.
Washington challenges declaration of national energy emergency

1 week ago | spokesman.com | Mitchell Roland

Washington has joined 14 other states in a challenge to President Donald Trump’s declaration of a national energy emergency, which has allowed the federal government to circumvent certain environmental protection reviews.
State supreme court upholds ban on high-capacity gun magazines

1 week ago | theolympian.com | Mitchell Roland

May 8-The Washington state Supreme Court has upheld a state law that bans the sale or transfer of gun ammunition magazines that hold more than 10 rounds. In a 7-2 ruling issued Thursday, the court found that the law does not violate the state or federal constitutional right to bear arms.
State supreme court upholds ban on high-capacity gun magazines

1 week ago | thenewstribune.com | Mitchell Roland

May 8-The Washington state Supreme Court has upheld a state law that bans the sale or transfer of gun ammunition magazines that hold more than 10 rounds. In a 7-2 ruling issued Thursday, the court found that the law does not violate the state or federal constitutional right to bear arms.
State supreme court upholds ban on high-capacity gun magazines

1 week ago | tri-cityherald.com | Mitchell Roland

May 8-The Washington state Supreme Court has upheld a state law that bans the sale or transfer of gun ammunition magazines that hold more than 10 rounds. In a 7-2 ruling issued Thursday, the court found that the law does not violate the state or federal constitutional right to bear arms.
State supreme court upholds ban on high-capacity gun magazines

1 week ago | bellinghamherald.com | Mitchell Roland

May 8-The Washington state Supreme Court has upheld a state law that bans the sale or transfer of gun ammunition magazines that hold more than 10 rounds. In a 7-2 ruling issued Thursday, the court found that the law does not violate the state or federal constitutional right to bear arms.
State supreme court upholds ban on high-capacity gun magazines

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Mitchell Roland

May 8—The Washington state Supreme Court has upheld a state law that bans the sale or transfer of gun ammunition magazines that hold more than 10 rounds. In a 7-2 ruling issued Thursday, the court found that the law does not violate the state or federal constitutional right to bear arms.