OLYMPIA — Breaking the criminal cycle before it breaks young people — that’s state Rep. Connie Ladenburg’s plan in legislationencouraging the establishment of juvenile-gang courts. Ladenburg’s House Bill 2535 will…
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Washington Investment Trust bills to be heard this week
A bill that would create the Washington investment Trust has been scheduled for a public hearing this coming Thursday at 8:00 a.m. The Senate companion bill will also be heard…
Equal protection advanced in marriage-equality legislation
OLYMPIA — Four state lawmakers — flanked by supporters young and not-so-young, military veterans and civilians, religious and lay, Democrats and Republicans — joined in a noontime press conference today…
Rep. Lytton introduces package of education bills in Olympia
“This is the reason I came here: to help Washington have the best students, teachers and schools in the nation.” OLYMPIA – Wrapping up the first week of the 2012…
Bills in state legislature aim to improve state’s Energy Independence Act
OLYMPIA – Legislation being introduced in the Legislature would modify the state’s Energy Independence Act to better reflect Washington’s economy and unique energy mix, while maintaining the state’s push toward…