Park Closures Due to Flood Warnings in Monroe

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Washington lawmaker proposes regulations for self-checkout machines

Proposed legislation in Washington aims to regulate self-checkout machines in grocery stores, limiting customers to 15 items and requiring dedicated staff supervision. While grocery clerks support the regulations due to safety concerns, grocery store representatives argue that the bill is overly restrictive. The bill, sponsored by State Representative Mary Fosse, is currently awaiting a committee vote.