By Attorney General Rob McKenna
Special to The Tri-City Herald in honor of National Sunshine Week

In a recent poll conducted for National Sunshine Week, March 16-22, more than 90 percent of respondents said open government is important both at the state and local levels.

OLYMPIA—As a member of the Washington Coalition to Reduce Underage Drinking-- or RUaD-- Attorney General Rob McKenna will join local leaders in Wenatchee tonight for a special town hall meeting on underage drinking.

WHO:
• Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna
• TOGETHER for Drug Free Youth
• Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant Coordinator Glenna Younkin

WHEN & WHERE:
6 to 8:30 p.m. on March 20, 2008
Wenatchee Community Center 

SEATTLE-- Attorney General Rob McKenna will hold a media availability this morning at 10:30 a.m. to discuss the US Supreme Court’s 7-2 decision upholding the constitutionality of Washington’s Top Two Primary. Secretary of State Sam Reed, who is travelling in Yakima, will join by phone.

When:
10:30 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 18

SEATTLE – Attorney General Rob McKenna today announced that he and attorneys general from 19 states have filed a civil complaint against the manufacturer and marketers of TriCor, a drug prescribed to lower cholesterol. The states’ complaint filed today in U.S.

OLYMPIA… As the Legislature brought the gavel down on another session, Attorney General Rob McKenna was pleased his consumer protection and community safety priorities were continuing through the process and off to the governor’s desk for signature.

Highlights:

Washington-based online store failed to deliver orders or issue refunds

By Attorney General Rob McKenna
Special to The Olympian for Sunshine Week

As a former King County Councilmember and now as the state’s Attorney General, I’ve encountered hundreds of hardworking and dedicated public servants who bring a passion for good government to work with them every day.

OLYMPIA…Attorney General Rob McKenna announced today much of his  2008 legislative agenda continues to survive the legislative session.

Identity Theft:
Bills giving ID theft victims more tools in the fight to clear their names are now one step close to the Governor’s signature.

OLYMPIA… Drastic cuts to the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program funding by Congress have sparked concerns from attorneys general across all jurisdictions in the United States--including Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna.