OLYMPIA – Governor Inslee signed the Oil Transportation Safety Act today. The bill, HB 1449, sponsored by Rep. Jessyn Farrell, gives first responders advance notice of oil shipments in order…
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Reykdal: Teachers and state employees deserve raise before lawmakers
OLYMPIA – State Representative Chris Reykdal (D-Tumwater) announced that he will donate to charity any cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) provided to Legislators in excess of the COLA provided to teachers, state…
Health Care Cost Transparency Bill signed by governor
OLYMPIA – Most people have no idea if the prices they pay for their health care are fair. Entering a hospital, medical examinations and procedures aren’t listed on the wall…
Governor signs Joel’s Law to give families access to emergency mental health treatment
OLYMPIA – Today Governor Jay Inslee signed Joel’s Law, the mental health care reform bill that will allow families to get emergency mental health treatment for their family members in…
The story of a brave little girl shows why the ABLE Act is important
A new story by Kari Bray in The Everett Herald explains the ABLE Act by telling the story of Emma Patterson, a brave little 13-year-old girl: Law aims to help people with…