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  Governor signs Taylor’s expanded respiratory care bill into law | April 22, 2021

  OLYMPIA – Expanded need for respiratory therapy practitioners may soon see some relief thanks to a new law sponsored by Rep. Jamila Taylor (D-Federal Way) that was signed into law by Governor… READ MORE

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  Washington State Black Members Caucus Statement on Chauvin Verdict | April 20, 2021

  OLYMPIA – Today, the Black Members Caucus released the following statement after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murdering George Floyd.  “While communities in Washington state and around the country… READ MORE

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  Position Announcement: Caucus Staff Assistant | April 16, 2021

  Caucus Staff Assistant, Washington State House of Representatives, Democratic Caucus Reports to:  Deputy Chief of Staff Location:  Olympia Job Type: Exempt. Full Time/Limited Duration. This position is anticipated to be funded… READ MORE

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  Immigrant Relief Fund grant applications start next week (scroll down for Spanish version) | April 16, 2021

  The Washington COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund was created during the coronavirus pandemic to support people who are ineligible for unemployment benefits or federal stimulus money. Funding was included in the… READ MORE

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  Rule bill supporting children signed into law | April 16, 2021

  OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee signed HB 1221 into law today, a signature bill sponsored by Rep. Alicia Rule (D-Blaine) that helps families with young children that experience homelessness. HB… READ MORE

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  Governor signs Leavitt bill expanding assistance programs for struggling college students | April 16, 2021

  OLYMPIA – Governor Jay Inslee signed into law expansion of programs to assist college students experiencing homelessness and those who were previously in foster care. HB 1166, sponsored by Rep…. READ MORE

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  Entenman Bill to Help Communities with Large Warehousing and Manufacturing Centers Signed into Law | April 16, 2021

  OLYMPIA – After a long journey, House Bill 1521, which provides relief for communities with large warehousing and manufacturing centers, was signed by Gov. Inslee on Friday, April 16. Sponsored… READ MORE

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  Riccelli Bill to Balance and Improve Public Health Boards Passes Legislature, on its Way to Governor | April 15, 2021

  OLYMPIA – The Washington House of Representatives voted Thursday to concur to Senate amendments to House Bill 1152 by a vote of 60-37. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Marcus Riccelli… READ MORE