WA senator defends "R-Word" during floor debate following Governor’s directive

WA senator defends "R-Word" during floor debate following Governor’s directive

(The Center Square) - A Washington state lawmaker, who took a lot of heat after using the “R” word on the Senate floor to describe those with developmental disabilities, is feeling somewhat vindicated in the concerns he brought to light.

WA senator defends R-Word during floor debate following Governor’s directive

OLYMPIA, WA – A Washington state lawmaker, who took a lot of heat after using the “R” word on the Senate floor to describe those with developmental disabilities, is feeling somewhat vindicated in the concerns he brought to light. SHB 1390, signed by Governor Ferguson earlier this week repeals the Community Protection Program (CPP) and removes all related statutory references effective Jan. 1, 2027. The bill states the Developmental Disabilities…