Rep Simmons Faces Ethics Hearing

Washington Rep. Tarra Simmons faced a rare public ethics hearing over allegations she abused her position by helping a friend land a job and steering state funds to nonprofits tied to her past work — charges she denies, insisting she followed the rules. The nearly three-hour session, the first of its kind in a decade, centered on her dealings with two groups, with the Legislative Ethics Board now reviewing evidence before issuing a decision within 90 days that could lead to fines or cost reimbursement if she’s found guilty. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7ac57bd7d7bf56a3