OLYMPIA—On Thursday Governor Inslee signed House Bill 1455, sponsored by Rep. Monica Stonier, (D-Vancouver), to end child marriage in Washington state. “Every year we pass legislation that focuses on making…
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Gov. Signs Cortes Bill Expanding Law Enforcement and Prosecutor Opportunities
OLYMPIA – House Bill 1530, sponsored by Representative Julio Cortes (D-Everett), was signed by the Governor today. The bill tackles Washington’s ongoing shortage of law enforcement and prosecutors by expanding…
Transportation budget that prioritizes public safety, preservation and ferries heads to governor’s desk
Para español, por favor presione aquí OLYMPIA — The Legislature on Thursday passed the supplemental transportation budget (HB 2134), a $14.6 billion plan which prioritizes public safety, preservation and maintenance…
Gov. Signs Ortiz-Self Bill Regarding Pandemic Unemployment Overpayment Interest
OLYMPIA – Washingtonians struggling with overpayment assessments and accruing interest on their pandemic unemployment benefits can find solace in House Bill 1975, sponsored by Representative Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-Mukilteo). This bipartisan…
Fey sends bill to retain experienced Washington State Patrol troopers to the governor’s desk
OLYMPIA—Over the past several years, the Washington State Patrol (WSP) has struggled with maintaining its authorized level of 683 field force troopers. Its current workforce is nearly 25 percent shy…