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  Governor signs bill to jump-start I-5 bridge replacement project | April 24, 2019

  OLYMPIA — Bipartisan, bicameral legislation signed into law today will help jump-start a new process to replace the outdated I-5 bridge by designating it as a project of statewide significance…. READ MORE

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  Lekanoff law for inclusive religious practice in state agencies signed by governor | April 24, 2019

  OLYMPIA – On Tuesday, April 23, Gov. Jay Inslee signed legislation making religious practice more inclusive for people under the care of state institutions. Currently, chaplains serve the religious needs… READ MORE

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  House Democrats to select new speaker this summer | April 24, 2019

  OLYMPIA – The state House Democratic Caucus will meet July 31 to select a replacement for Speaker Frank Chopp, who is stepping aside after 20 years in the position. Chopp… READ MORE

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  Chapman: Opportunity Zones law means jobs in rural Washington | April 24, 2019

  OLYMPIA—Bipartisan legislation to create jobs in timber country has passed the House and Senate and is scheduled to be signed into law. “This is great news for our small businesses… READ MORE

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  Bill guaranteeing nurse meal and rest breaks headed to governor’s desk | April 24, 2019

  OLYMPIA – By a vote of 70-24, the state House sent a key patient safety and worker fairness measure to the governor’s desk for signature today. House Bill 1155, sponsored… READ MORE

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  New Law Limits Campaign Contributions in All Port District Races | April 24, 2019

  OLYMPIA—Yesterday afternoon, Governor Inslee signed a measure to bring uniformity on campaign contributions limits to all port district races in the state. Current state law limits campaign contributions from individual… READ MORE

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  Governor signs legislation to promote pedestrian and cyclist safety | April 23, 2019

  OLYMPIA – On April 17, Governor Inslee signed legislation into law that establishes the Cooper Jones Active Transportation Safety Council. The council continues the work of both the Pedestrian Safety… READ MORE

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  Rep. Zack Hudgins’ statement on the Washington Privacy Act | April 22, 2019

  Statement from Rep. Zack Hudgins, D-Tukwila, on the Washington Privacy Act No version of the Washington State Privacy Act (Senate Bill 5376) was voted out of the State House of… READ MORE