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House passes Stonier bill to keep students safe | March 14, 2025
OLYMPIA—The House of Representatives passed a major piece of education policy written by Rep. Monica Stonier (D-Vancouver) after a marathon debate. “This is about making sure all students have a…
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Nance bill mobilizing wildfire response to save lives passes House | March 13, 2025
OLYMPIA – When it comes to wildfire response, every second counts. House Bill 1271, sponsored by Rep. Greg Nance (D-Kitsap) would allow the Washington State Patrol to mobilize local jurisdictions…
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Rep. Reed: Improved passenger rail benefits Washington | March 13, 2025
OLYMPIA – Passenger rail is one step closer to seeing major improvements in Washington state with HB 1837 passing the House. Sponsored by Rep. Julia Reed (D-Seattle) the bill establishes…
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Reforming The Broken Competency Evaluation & Restoration System | March 13, 2025
OLYMPIA – Washington State’s competency evaluation and restoration system is failing individuals with behavioral health needs, leaving them languishing in jails instead of receiving the treatment they need. Today, the…
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Expanding Low-Carbon Thermal Energy Networks | March 13, 2025
OLYMPIA – Washington continues to move one step closer to a cleaner, more efficient energy future. Earlier this week, the House of Representatives passed House Bill 1514 expanding the use…
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House passes Simmons bill to ensure coverage for life-saving mental health care | March 12, 2025
OLYMPIA – Tuesday, the Washington State House of Representatives passed House Bill 1432 which establishes a definition of “medical necessity” that includes mental health services and substance abuse disorder services. …
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House Passes Bill to Fund Public Safety, Delivering on Community Priorities | March 12, 2025
OLYMPIA – Communities across the state have been asking for real investments in public safety, and today, House Democrats delivered with the passage of House Bill 2015 in the House…
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Taylor bill could bring more condo construction to WA | March 12, 2025
OLYMPIA – Condominiums are an affordable way for first-time homebuyers to get a foot in the door, but state liability laws have discouraged developers from condo construction, creating a gap…
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