OLYMPIA, Wash. — Members of the clergy would be required, by state law, to report potential cases of child abuse to authorities, under a proposal at the Washington state legislature. Currently ...

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The child tax credit provides big benefits for families with children, but you may have to wait a bit longer for your tax refund. Thomas Kika Writer Thomas is a native of upstate New York and a ...

Lawmakers in Washington state are considering a proposal that would force clergy members to violate the confidentiality of the sacrament of confession if they hear about an incident of child abuse or ...

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While most states include clergy on the list of mandated reporters, Washington is one of few states where they’re not required to report child abuse. After two years of hurdles in the ...

Washington already has laws allowing protection orders for situations like domestic violence or stalking, but this would be the first time the state has created a civil order specifically designed ...

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Siobhan Finneran leads an impressive cast in Protection, a "suspenseful conspiracy thriller". ITV's six-part series will delve into the murky and complex police protection programme, to find a world ...