OLYMPIA – Governor Jay Inslee signed the Responsible Representation Act into law today, a bipartisan bill changing the way large counties elect their county commissioners. House Bill 2887, sponsored by…
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A productive 2018 session
For the first time since 2014, the Washington State Legislature adjourned on time, without going into special session. I am honored to have worked with the new Democratic Senate Majority…
New protections for renters receiving housing assistance signed into law
OLYMPIA – Governor Jay Inslee signed House Bill 2578, which protects low-income renters against discrimination because they receive rental assistance. Before, landlords could reject prospective tenants because they receive housing…
Legislature passes measure to name State Route 395 after late Speaker Tom Foley
OLYMPIA – A joint memorial requesting to name State Route 395 the “Thomas S. ‘Tom’ Foley Memorial Highway” sponsored by Rep. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane) won approval by the state Senate…
Supplemental Operating and Capital Budgets
Supplemental Operating Budget The House Democrats passed our supplemental operating budget proposal on Monday night. We prioritized K-12 education, mental health services, the State Need Grant, and Temporary Assistance for…