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  Legislature passes special session compromise bill on drug possession and addiction treatment | May 16, 2023

  OLYMPIA— On Tuesday, the first day of a special session called by Governor Jay Inslee, the Washington House of Representatives passed a compromise version of Senate Bill 5536 after extensive… READ MORE

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  Years long journey leads to the elimination of mandatory LFOs | May 16, 2023

      OLYMPIA—Yesterday, in the state reception room, Governor Jay Inslee signed House Bill 1169, a bill to eliminate mandatory Legal Financial Obligations (LFOs), with State Supreme Court Justices  looking… READ MORE

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  Dental Therapy Bill Signed by Governor | May 15, 2023

  OLYMPIA – More rural and underserved communities will have access to preventive dental care soon, thanks to a bill signed into law by the governor today. HB 1678 allows dental… READ MORE

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  Bill to improve diversity in clinical trials signed by Governor  | May 12, 2023

  OLYMPIA – Positive healthcare outcomes are disproportionately less likely to occur in overburdened communities. Rep. My-Linh Thai, D-Bellevue, has introduced and passed House Bill 1745 to increase diversity in clinical… READ MORE

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  Governor Signs Bill Requiring Transparency in Special Interest “AstroTurf” Lobbying Funding | May 11, 2023

  OLYMPIA – Government works best when it is open, accessible, and transparent. Rep. Gerry Pollet, D-North Seattle and a board member of the Coalition for Open Government, continues to lead… READ MORE

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  Gov. Inslee signs Timmons’ sales tax exemption bill for residents of senior living communities into law | May 11, 2023

  OLYMPIA—It’s no secret that cost-of-living costs are rising due to inflation rates the United States has not seen since the 1980s. Usually, the people most affected to high costs are… READ MORE

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  Representative Chris Stearns, First-Term Legislator, Achieves Significant State Investments for the 47th Legislative District | May 10, 2023

  OLYMPIA – First-term legislator Representative Chris Stearns, who represents the 47th Legislative District and is a longtime resident of Auburn, has accomplished a great deal during his first legislative session…. READ MORE

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  Senn Bill to Expand Access to Developmental Disability Services for Foster Youth Signed into Law | May 9, 2023

  OLYMPIA—Governor Jay Inslee signed House Bill 1188 into law today to provide better support to children in foster care with developmental disabilities. The legislation, which was sponsored by Rep. Tana… READ MORE