Bill to restore voting rights of Washington felons directly after prison passes state House HB 1078, sponsored by Rep. Tarra Simmons, would make it so that a former felon would…
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Thursday, February 25
Washington state owes a big debt to its eviction moratorium. But now the bill is coming due Almost half of the Washingtonians behind on rent told Census Bureau pollsters that…
Wednesday, February 24
Washington House aims to close Northwest immigration jail The Washington House of Representatives voted Tuesday to ban for-profit, private detention facilities in the state, in a move aimed at shutting…
Tuesday, February 23
Tax reform, tenant protection bills still alive in Olympia Lawmakers in Olympia have spent much of the pandemic trying to write new laws to help people through a difficult time….
Monday, February 22
Inslee signs $2.2 billion relief package to support schools, businesses, renters, and immigrants A fresh round of federal aid will soon be flowing to Washington businesses and individuals hit hard…