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Position Announcement: Session Legislative Assistant | October 21, 2024
Session Legislative Assistant, House Democratic Caucus (Three Positions) Opens: October 21, 2024 Closes: Priority deadline November 10, 2024, Open until filled Reports to: Legislative Assistant, Representative,…
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Capital Gains Excise Tax Collections Lower than Projected | May 24, 2024
OLYMPIA, WA – Last week, Washington’s Department of Revenue released a report on capital gains excise tax collections for the second year in which the tax has been collected. Washington…
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Legislative Black Caucus Statement on Police Accountability and Community Safety | April 16, 2024
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,…
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Reeves Elected Interim Chair of the Legislative Black Caucus | April 11, 2024
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…
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Gov. Signs Mena Bill Strengthening International Partnerships | March 29, 2024
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…
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Critical addiction treatment bill to be signed by Governor | March 28, 2024
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…
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Important crane safety updates signed into law | March 28, 2024
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…
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Gov. Signs Farivar Bills into Law to Empowering Communities, Supporting Child Sex Abuse Survivors & Addressing Antitrust Practices | March 27, 2024
OLYMPIA – Yesterday, Governor Inslee signed House Bills 1541, 1618, and 2072 into law. All introduced by Representative Darya Farivar (D-North Seattle), the legislation represents an effort to utilize the…
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