@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialExciting changes are happening at Joint Animal Services, from a $25,000 grant for community cat surgeries to a heroic rescue of 13 cats from a fire!
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@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialA bold new five-year strategic plan aims to transform animal services with a regional facility, sustainable funding, and stronger community ties—will it redefine how we care for our furry friends?
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@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialJoint Animal Services is proposing a 2027 budget of nearly $3.9 million, sparking debate over assessment increases and reserve reliance as commissioners prepare for vital discussions.
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@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialIn a groundbreaking move, the Joint Animal Services Commission has approved a mutual-aid agreement with the ASPCA to enhance emergency animal response during crises like wildfires and evacuations.
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@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialLacey Fire District 3 is proposing a $98.3 million bond to enhance community safety with new facilities, but how will it impact your wallet?
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@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialLacey commissioners are taking bold steps to tackle housing and support homeless youth, with key presentations lined up that you won't want to miss.
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@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialVeronica's briefing on the recent Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging summit reveals alarming community pain points like youth homelessness and housing shortages—are we doing enough to address these issues?
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@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialThe 1970 Fort Lawton takeover not only sparked a fierce protest led by the United Indians of All Tribes but also paved the way for the transformative Daybreak Star Indian Center, deeply rooted in personal history and community activism.
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@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialPittman reveals how treaties and early Supreme Court rulings fundamentally shaped the legal status of tribes, asserting that "treaties are the supreme law of the land" in the U.S.
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@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialKyle Pittman sheds light on the deep roots of tribal sovereignty and the Red Power movement, revealing how historical treaties symbolize inherent rights rather than permissions granted by colonizers.
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@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialThe intense clashes in the Pacific Northwest, known as the 'fish wars,' reshaped tribal fishing rights forever, culminating in a landmark 1974 ruling that defined what "in common with" truly means.
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@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialThe Indian Civil Rights Act may have limited tribal governments' power over sentencing, but the real tragedy lies in the staggering 72% of crime referrals from Indian country that go unprosecuted.
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