OLYMPIA – Toxic algae blooms are polluting some of Washington’s lakes, rivers and streams, but a new measure signed by the Governor today will help reduce this harmful and costly…
“Clean Fertilizers, Healthier Lakes and Rivers Act” becomes law
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“Responsible decisions for tough times” in House budget
OLYMPIA – House budget-writers today released a trimmed-down budget proposal that makes substantial cuts to every part of the state budget while preserving services and programs that help educate our…
Transportation budget clears House
Commitment kept to key projects, thousands of jobs OLYMPIA – House lawmakers today approved an $8.9 billion transportation budget that would keep projects moving forward and generate more than 43,000…
Revenue forecast widens budget gap, while hundreds rally to protect basic services
As the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council was meeting to adopt a revised revenue forecast for the current and upcoming two-year budget period, hundreds of people gathered on the steps…
House approves education bills to support Washington students
OLYMPIA — State lawmakers approved a long list of measures today that will increase access to educational opportunities for all Washington students, from birth to career. “We are building a…