WASHINGTON STATE

Washington State House Democrats

HOUSE DEMOCRATS

Tuesday, September 12

The outlook for new statewide renter protections in Washington Steep rent hikes across Washington have spurred local governments into taking action to help keep tenants in their homes, despite landlord… READ MORE

Monday, September 11

Opinion: Streamlined permitting will help get more people into housing Permit review timelines may not be visible when you are walking down a street in your neighborhood, but they are… READ MORE

Friday, September 8

WA Supreme Court sides with state in suit over school building costs Out of options to fund repairs to its decaying buildings, a 400-student school district in one of Washington’s… READ MORE

Thursday, September 7

Out of the smokestack, into the state budget Washington’s cap-and-trade auctions are pulling in money faster than expected, spurring new ideas for spending, along with calls to rework the program… READ MORE

Wednesday, September 6

State will keep fiscal tabs on three cash-starved Washington school districts As students return to Washington classrooms, state education officials are closely monitoring how three cash-strapped public school districts are… READ MORE