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WA Lawmakers to Trump: We Will Not Be Intimidated / Legisladores de Washington a Trump: No Nos Dejaremos Intimidar

Para leer en español, favor de ver más abajo   WA Lawmakers to Trump: We Will Not Be Intimidated  June 13, 2025 OLYMPIA – Today, Washington State legislators from the... READ MORE

Senate Majority Leader Pedersen, Speaker Jinkins: “Washingtonians stick by their neighbors”/Líder de la Mayoría del Senado, Pedersen y Presidenta de la Cámara de Representantes, Jinkins: “Los habitantes de Washington se mantienen firmes con sus vecinos”

Para leer en español, favor de ver más abajo Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen (D-Seattle) and Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) issued the statement below Friday: “President Trump’s... READ MORE

New Law Strengthens Student Rights and Parental Involvement in Public Schools

  OLYMPIA — A landmark bill to promote safe and inclusive schools in Washington was signed into law by Governor Ferguson on Tuesday, May 19. House Bill 1296, sponsored by... READ MORE

Gov. Ferguson signs Goodman bill fixing program that helps people earn time off their sentences

  OLYMPIA – Governor Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1119 into law Tuesday, making improvements to the Department of Corrections’ supervision compliance program.   Sponsored by Rep. Roger Goodman, D-Kirkland, this... READ MORE

New law will help Wash. board review more petitions for clemency and pardons

  OLYMPIA – Governor Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1131 into to law Tuesday, making transformative changes to Washington’s Clemency and Pardons Board (CPB). The CPB reviews applications and makes... READ MORE

Governor Signs Landmark Right to Repair Bills into Law, Expanding Consumer Protections & Access to Repairs

OLYMPIA – Yesterday, Governor Ferguson signed into law two landmark consumer rights bills that will make electronic and mobility device repairs more affordable, accessible, and equitable for all Washingtonians. The... READ MORE

New Law Signed to Boost Ferry Workforce, Improve Reliability Across Puget Sound

OLYMPIA – Gov. Bob Ferguson signed Substitute House Bill 1264, legislation sponsored by Rep. Jake Fey (D-Tacoma) to ensure Washington State Ferries (WSF) can better compete for the skilled workforce... READ MORE

Shavers’ Bill to Expand Veteran Services signed into law. 

OLYMPIA—Washington state has enacted House Bill 1102, sponsored by Rep. Clyde Shavers, D-Clinton, marking the most significant expansion of the state’s Veterans Service Officer (VSO) Program since its inception in 2019.... READ MORE

Gov. Ferguson signs Rep. Jake Fey’s legislation to expand community use of unused highway land

Legislation sponsored by Rep. Jake Fey (D–Tacoma) to unlock state-owned surplus highway land for community use has officially been signed into law by Governor Bob Ferguson. Substitute House Bill 1774 empowers... READ MORE

Shavers’ bill positions Washington to be a leader in fusion energy.

OLYMPIA – Washington State has enacted new legislation aimed at advancing the development of clean energy. Governor Ferguson signed House Bill 1018, which establishes a streamlined permitting and siting process... READ MORE