Today, the House Labor & Workforce Development committee heard public testimony on House Bill 1445, the “Brian Walsh Act.” The bill, sponsored by Rep. Kevin Van De Wege (D –…
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Statement from Rep. Kevin Van De Wege on selection of the North Olympic Peninsula IPZ for state grant
“Yesterday, the state’s Department of Commerce announced five grants it is awarding to Innovation Partnership Zones (IPZs) across the Washington. I was very happy to hear that one of the…
Rep. Stanford’s e-memo – Jan 24, 2011
January 24, 2011 Dear Neighbors, The second week of the 2011 session has come to a close and I’d like to take this opportunity to update you on a few…
Rep. Sells’ e-memo – Jan 24, 2011
January 24, 2011 Legislative Update 2011 supplemental budget The House Ways and Means committee passed a supplemental budget on Wednesday, and we will be considering it on the House floor…
Liias introduces bill to protect transit services, reduce congestion
OLYMPIA – Legislation introduced today by Rep. Marko Liias would give transit agencies a temporary tool to protect local transit service and reduce congestion. The bill is limited to King,…