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  Washington State Black Members Caucus Statement on Manny Ellis Decision | May 27, 2021

  OLYMPIA, Wash.-Today, the Black Members Caucus released this statement after the State Attorney General, Bob Ferguson, announced his charging decision in the death of Tacoma resident Manny Ellis. For the… READ MORE

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  Position Announcement: Legislative Assistant to Representative Marcus Riccelli | May 25, 2021

  Executive Legislative Assistant to Representative Marcus Riccelli Washington State House of Representatives Mission:  To assist Legislators in successfully fulfilling their public obligations by providing support services in the areas of… READ MORE

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  Governor approves Johnson bill to require youth attorney access | May 18, 2021

  OLYMPIA – A new law, sponsored by Rep. Jesse Johnson (D-Federal Way), to require that a youth be provided access to an attorney when they are arrested and read their… READ MORE

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  Slatter statement on veto of COVID-19 health care data privacy bill | May 18, 2021

  OLYMPIA – The following statement was released by Representative Vandana Slatter (D-Bellevue) following the governor’s veto of House Bill 1127. “While I am deeply disappointed by the Governor’s decision to… READ MORE

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  Statement from House Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) on today’s partial veto of E3SHB 1091, the clean fuel standard bill | May 17, 2021

  Statement from House Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) on today’s partial veto of E3SHB 1091, the Clean Fuel Standard bill: “Washington Courts have consistently held that as a co-equal branch of… READ MORE

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  Gov. Inslee Signs Bill to Regulate Powerful Greenhouse Gases | May 17, 2021

  SHORELINE – Today at Shoreline Community College, Gov. Jay Inslee signed a package of climate bills including HB 1050, a bill to regulate hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). Sponsored by Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon… READ MORE

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  Simmons bills improving homecare and behavioral health system signed | May 10, 2021

  OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee put his signature Monday (May 10) on a pair of bills with the potential to improve the lives of Washingtonians in virtually every community in… READ MORE

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  Governor Signs Riccelli Bill to Expand Access to Audio-Only Telehealth | May 4, 2021

  OLYMPIA – Yesterday, Gov. Inslee signed House Bill 1196, which expands access to telehealth by requiring insurance to reimburse audio-only telehealth. Last year the Legislature passed SB 5385, which required… READ MORE