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New Law Strengthens Student Rights and Parental Involvement in Public Schools | May 27, 2025
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…
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Gov. Ferguson signs Goodman bill fixing program that helps people earn time off their sentences | May 21, 2025
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…
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New law will help Wash. board review more petitions for clemency and pardons | May 21, 2025
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…
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Governor Signs Landmark Right to Repair Bills into Law, Expanding Consumer Protections & Access to Repairs | May 20, 2025
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…
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New Law Signed to Boost Ferry Workforce, Improve Reliability Across Puget Sound | May 20, 2025
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…
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Shavers’ Bill to Expand Veteran Services signed into law. | May 19, 2025
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….
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Gov. Ferguson signs Rep. Jake Fey’s legislation to expand community use of unused highway land | May 19, 2025
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…
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Shavers’ bill positions Washington to be a leader in fusion energy. | May 15, 2025
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…
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