OLYMPIA—How can we work together to make Washington state a better place to live, work and raise a family? “There’s no substitute to hearing directly from you,” said Acting Speaker…
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Rep. Riccelli statement on Federal Support for Permanent Daylight Saving Time
Statement from Rep. Marcus Riccelli, D-Spokane, on Federal Support for Permanent Daylight Saving Time May 10, 2019 This session, the Washington State Legislature finally took a major step in moving…
Robinson bill to shine light on prescription drug costs signed by Governor
OLYMPIA – On Thursday, Governor Inslee signed a bill to bring more transparency to prescription drug price increases. Rep. June Robinson (D-Everett) sponsored House Bill 1224 after hearing stories from…
Fey: 2019 session marked by significant progress on transportation
OLYMPIA–The 2019 session finished on time with a new transportation budget (House Bill 1160) along with other key reforms to modernize and improve the state’s transportation system. “I was proud…
State construction budget shatters records for investments in education, housing and mental health
OLYMPIA—The new capital budget (House Bill 1102) passed by the state House and Senate invests a record-breaking amount to build public schools, colleges, affordable housing and mental health facilities. In…