OLYMPIA –On the last day of the special session, the House of Representatives passed HB 1497, the 2011-13 capital budget, which provides funding for infrastructure projects such as parks, wastewater…
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Moeller hails workers’ comp pact, regional projects in construction budget
Vancouver lawmaker points out ‘thousands of jobs and millions of dollars’ OLYMPIA – Gov. Chris Gregoire’s John Hancock soon will grace a legislative plan ending months of wrangling over how…
Rep. Kristine Lytton’s May 24th Legislative Update
Dear friends and neighbors, We are now in the final days of the special session and are heading toward Wednesday’s midnight deadline. We worked through the weekend, passing many bills…
Rep. Roberts ends 2011 session with passage of bills that improve foster care, reduce recidivism and more
OLYMPIA – As legislators finish up the final weeks of the 2011 session, much of the action moves to the Governor’s office where bills are signed into law. Of the…
Governor signs Rep. Roberts foster youth bill to help young adults stay in school, on track
OLYMPIA – The Governor yesterday signed the Fostering Connections to Success Act, a bill sponsored by State Rep. Mary Helen Roberts (D-Lynnwood) that bolsters state efforts to help foster youth…