LEGISLATIVE FAILURE

Washington has tried many new ways to help troubled kids, but too often the results fall short. Back in 2020, lawmakers decided teens caught in sex trafficking shouldn’t be treated like criminals. Instead, they promised safe places to stay and heal. Five years later, those centers still aren’t open.

In Illinois, a serious issue is brewing. Unregulated hemp products, often altered with potent chemicals and misleading labels, are flooding the market. These items, which can be highly intoxicating, are being sold in places like gas stations and convenience stores. What's worse, they're often market