Washington passes nation’s first health-data privacy law
Washington's "My Health, My Data" act provides consumer protections not found in the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act.
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Washington Gov. Inslee signs bill expanding cyber governance
The new law creates two new panels to advise the governor's office and the state CIO on emerging threats and incident response practices.
Washington state’s new restaurant regulations put diner data on the menu
Restaurants able to reopen for table service will be required to store diners' names and phone numbers as part of Washington's COVID-19 contact-tracing efforts.
Washington governor proposes statewide broadband office
A less-publicized element of Gov. Jay Inslee's proposed budget calls for a $1.2 million agency to expand internet connectivity throughout the state.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee says state is ready to go to court with feds over net neutrality
"Bring it on," Inslee said at an event in Seattle on Tuesday.
FirstNet releases final state plans, kicking off 90-day decision period for states
The news comes as two states jointly announce an RFP to explore an alternative to the federally supported nationwide wireless network for public safety.
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Washington and Connecticut open doors for self-driving vehicles
As an industry waits for solid national guidelines, two states press for greater development of the technology with measures to expand testing.
Washington governor vetoes drone legislation
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee vetoed state legislation Friday that would have regulated government and law enforcement use of drones, but he felt the bill did not go…
How will federal shutdown affect relationship with states?
While the federal government shutdown came to an end Wednesday, a number of state leaders voiced their concern for the future of federal and state relationships after…
Govs. Hickenlooper, Inslee call for flexibility in federal banking regulations for marijuana businesses
Gov. John Hickenlooper and Washington Gov. Jay Inslee today called for flexibility in the federal banking regulations that will allow state-licensed marijuana producers, processors and retailers access…