State lawmakers promise quick passage of COVID-19 rescue package
Democrats have the majority and today laid out their $2.2 billion Fast Start package for pandemic relief. “We are in a position to start getting money out, uh, out the door to people who really need it. Individuals, small businesses,” said Senate Deputy Majority Leader Manka Dhingra. The package includes $365 million to help tenants pay the rent. Continue reading at KIRO7 TV.
Lawmakers consider prohibiting use of credit score to determine insurance rates
Washington lawmakers are considering a bill that would prohibit insurance companies from using credit scores to determine rates or premiums for personal home and auto insurance. Continue reading at Seattle Weekly. (File)
Why Washington state could finally pass data privacy laws with a bill backed by the tech industry
Washington state will once again try to pass data privacy regulations akin to Europe and California’s laws this year — and the third time could be the charm, according to Reuven Carlyle, the state senator who has sponsored the legislation for three years running. Continue reading at GeekWire. (Washington State Senate Democrats)
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