OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Federal officials have awarded $50 million in homeland security grants to state and local agencies in Washington.
Gov. Chris Gregoire said in a statement Thursday that the money will enhance protection of communities. Some of the money is earmarked for improving driver’s license security and emergency operations centers. Other grants go to tribes and nonprofits.
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