Category Archives: Troy Kelley

Rep. Kelley’s bill stiffens penalties for crimes against families of deployed soldiers

OLYMPIA — Criminals who knowingly strike at the families of service members who are absent on tours of duty would face extra-long sentences under a bill by state Rep. Troy Kelley that was heard Tuesday by a House committee. “This … Continue reading

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DSHS must tighten benefit-card rules and crack down on fraud

Guest columnists Andy Hill and Troy Kelley argue the Washington state Department of Social and Health Services has done to little to prevent fraudulent use of its electronic benefits transfer cards, which are intended to help needy families feed their … Continue reading

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Governor signs bill to address disproportionate number of felons entering state

OLYMPIA – Rep. Troy Kelley’s (D-Tacoma) continued efforts to cut costs and the number of dangerous felons entering Washington state paid off.  

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Rep. Troy Kelley cracks down on illegal Internet lending fraud

House passes a measure to strengthen consumer protection   OLYMPIA – In an effort to protect consumers statewide, Rep. Troy Kelley (D – Tacoma) introduced a measure to prevent out-of-state Internet payday lenders from doing business illegally in Washington. “We … Continue reading

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Lawmaker addresses disproportionate number of felons entering Washington state

Rep. Troy Kelley takes a closer look at the interstate compact on adult offender supervision   OLYMPIA – Rep. Troy Kelley continues his efforts to cut costs and the number of dangerous felons entering Washington state by taking a closer … Continue reading

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