OLYMPIA — Rep. Timm Ormsby (D-Spokane) has been named Chair of the budget-writing Appropriations Committee in the Washington state House of Representatives. Ormsby‘s appointment comes as lawmakers prepare for what…
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Bergquist legislation will help build indoor tennis facility in Renton
OLYMPIA – The sale of brand-new Washington Tennis specialty license plates could help pay for public indoor tennis courts in Renton, or eventually other cities, thanks to a bill sponsored…
Washington to become first state to track rape kits
OLYMPIA—A bill to create a statewide tracking system for rape kits that allows law enforcement and victims to track the status and location of kits has passed the Legislature and…
Schools to add sexual abuse in plans to keep children safe
OLYMPIA—Legislation requiring school districts to include sexual abuse in their plans to help distressed students is headed to Governor Inslee’s desk after the Senate gave it its unanimous support earlier…
House passes package of bills to support veterans and active duty members
OLYMPIA – The three first bills passed by the House of Representatives this morning—all with unanimous votes—will help active duty members, veterans, and their families to have access to services…