Nineteen of the most influential scientists in the world work for Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, with headquarters in Richland, or have a joint appointment there with a university.
The article from The News Tribune discusses a significant legislative move in Washington state where the Senate passed a bill with a 28-21 vote to ban the sale of AR-15s and other semi-automatic rifles, known as "assault weapons." This legislation, if it becomes law, would make Washington the tenth state to enact such a ban. The bill, Senate Bill 5265, was introduced by Sen. Patty Kuderer and aims to address gun violence by restricting the sale, manufacture, and import of these firearms, although it does not affect current owners. The debate around the bill has been intense, with supporters arguing it's a necessary step to reduce mass shootings, while opponents, including gun rights advocates, claim it infringes on Second Amendment rights and won't effectively curb violence. The bill now moves to the House for further consideration.
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