OLYMPIA—This afternoon, Governor Jay Inslee signed into law the Student Opportunity, Assistance and Relief Act, or SOAR, aimed at reforming student loan practices to prevent high-cost debt as a result…
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New law creates partnerships between local police and mental health professionals
OLYMPIA—A law by Rep. John Lovick (D-Mill Creek) will create partnerships to help local law enforcement officers respond to calls that involve mental health issues. “Officers testified that behavioral health…
Sawyer bill to end cycle of family poverty signed into law
OLYMPIA – Services, programs and organizations focused on poverty will better coordinate and expand their efforts to address “intergenerational poverty” thanks to a bill signed into law today by Gov….
Governor signs Equal Pay Opportunity Act
OLYMPIA—This morning, in his conference room packed with lawmakers, advocates and supporters, Gov. Jay Inslee signed the Equal Pay Opportunity Act into law. Washington was one the first states in…
MEDIA ADVISORY: Governor Inslee to sign Equal Pay Opportunity Act Wednesday
Governor Jay Inslee will sign House Bill 1506, the Equal Pay Opportunity Act, this Wednesday, March 21st, at 10:30 a.m. The bill signing ceremony will be held in the Governor’s…