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Republican leaders urge restraint on national policing rhetoric, question mask bill and state limits on federal regulation
Summary
During a press availability, Republican leaders said state lawmakers should avoid escalating rhetoric about national policing incidents, questioned the efficacy and enforceability of a face-covering bill cited by reporters, and warned against state attempts to regulate federal detention facilities.
Republican leaders at a media availability in Olympia told reporters they want an impartial investigation into a high-profile policing incident reported elsewhere and urged political leaders not to "up the rhetoric." Deputy Republican Leader Chris Corey said the caucus has not adopted a formal position but emphasized that "we need transparency" and a careful investigation.
Senate Republican Leader John Braun criticized what he called “incendiary” remarks by…
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