Dear Friends and Neighbors, The next 36th Legislative District town hall will take place on Saturday, March 14th from 10 a.m.- noon at the Phinney Neighborhood Association, Community Room in…
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House passes bill to uphold religious rights and protect the homeless
OLYMPIA – Today, in 56-42 vote, the House passed HB 2086, sponsored by Rep. Joan McBride, D-Kirkland, regarding religious organizations and homeless encampments. “At its core, this is a religious…
House Passes Rep. Van De Wege Bill Banning Toxic Flame Retardants from Furniture Children’s Products
OLYMPIA – Every day our families are breathing in unnecessary toxic flame retardants that come from our furniture and children’s products. These chemicals are not needed for fire safety, yet they are widely…
Oil Transportation Safety Act passes House with bipartisan support
OLYMPIA – The House of Representatives passed House Bill 1449 last night with a 60-38 bipartisan vote. The Oil Transportation Safety Act requires advance notice of oil shipments to better equip local…
State Rep. Jim Moeller on Passage of the Oil Train Transportation Safety Act
“Today, the Washington House of Representatives passed landmark legislation that addresses the growing concerns over the safety of our railroad lines and the transportation of oil. I am proud to…