Ericksen files bill adding penalties for ‘economic disruption’ acts

He cites two rail line blockages, but gets pushback on his idea OLYMPIA — Sen. Doug Ericksen, R-Ferndale, has introduced his Preventing Economic Disruption Act (PEDA) for consideration during the 2017 legislative session. The measure targets illegal activities that aim to create economic harm by impeding legally permitted economic activities. It allows prosecuting attorneys to…