Originally published in the Seattle Times, February 16, 2015. MORE than 7,000 people will finish their prison sentences and return to the community this year in Washington state. On the…
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Washington has the worst taxes on average earners
A recent report featured on KING5.com reveals that Washington has the worst taxes on average earners. In fact, the article says that “according to ‘Who Pays? A Distributional Analysis of…
Rep. Van De Wege’s “Ticket Bot” legislation passes House
OLYMPIA—Legislation sponsored by State Rep. Kevin Van De Wege, D-Sequim, passed the Washington House of Representatives unanimously today with a vote of 98-0 in favor, and will be sent to…
House Appropriations Chair Ross Hunter on Supplemental Budget Passage
Statement from Rep. Ross Hunter (D-Medina) on the passage of HB 1105. “Today we addressed a critical set of funding decisions for Washington by sending a supplemental budget to the…
Rep. Kagi’s YEAR Act moves out of committee
OLYMPIA– Today, the House Early Learning & Human Services (ELHS) Committee voted the Youth Equity and Reintegration Act (YEAR)out of committee – a big step forward for disadvantaged youth everywhere….