Inslee announces $135 million in economic relief for businesses affected by COVID-19 closures Amid backlash for new COVID-19 restrictions, Gov. Jay Inslee announced additional economic support for businesses affected by…
Year: 2020
Statement from House Appropriations Chair Rep. Timm Ormsby on Community and Small Business Economic Supports Announced by Governor Jay Inslee

OLYMPIA – House Appropriations Chair Rep. Timm Ormsby (D-Spokane) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Inslee’s community and small business economic supports announcement: “Thank you, Governor, for sending…
Friday, November 20
Canada extends U.S. border closure until Dec. 21 Americans hoping to travel to visit their northern neighbors might not be able to this year. Canada’s border closure to nonessential travel…
Thursday, November 19
Uncertainty remains, but Washington sees revenues increase Washington’s revenues continued to improve over the past few months, but officials warned there is significant uncertainty moving forward as the state continues…
House Democrats Establish Policing Policy Leadership Team to Strengthen Police Accountability and Transparency, Improve Police-Community Relations

OLYMPIA – This year’s historic protests against police brutality have awakened the public to the need for racial equity and justice system reforms. Where the law hasn’t offered clear pathways…