Legislative Black Caucus Statement on Police Accountability and Community Safety
OLYMPIA – Members of the Legislative Black Caucus released the following joint statement on the recent announcement by the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office on the lateral hiring of Christopher Burbank,...
Reeves Elected Interim Chair of the Legislative Black Caucus
OLYMPIA – Representative Kristine Reeves (D-Federal Way) has been elected as the interim Chair of the Legislative Black Caucus in the Washington State Legislature. Her election comes as a testament...
Gov. Signs Mena Bill Strengthening International Partnerships
OLYMPIA – Governor Inslee signed House Bill 2000 into law yesterday, positioning Washington for a brighter future in a globalized world. Recognizing the growing importance of international relations, Representative Sharlett...
Critical addiction treatment bill to be signed by Governor
OLYMPIA— Washington State will take an important step to improve the treatment of substance use disorder (SUD) as Governor Jay Inslee signs SB 6228 into law. Sponsored by Sen. Manka...
Important crane safety updates signed into law
OLYMPIA—Five years after tragedy Washington finally has important safety updates for construction cranes as Gov. Jay Inslee signed HB 2022 into law. Sponsored by Rep. Julia Reed (D-36), the...