OLYMPIA—How can we create jobs in timber and farm country? House Bill 2177 by Rep. Mike Chapman (D-Port Angeles) is designed to do exactly that, and the legislation recently got…
Free tuition in rural Washington gets hearing in House
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Statement from House Commerce and Gaming Chair David Sawyer (D-Tacoma) on USDOJ’s decision to rescind policy allowing Washington state to implement legalized and regulated marijuana market
“Today the Trump Administration reversed years of federal policy that has enabled states like Washington to implement a legal marijuana market as the voters directed us to do in 2012….
New York Times gives a shout-out to Jinkins’ long-term care bill
As Washington’s – and the nation’s – population ages, more and more families are facing the challenges of caring for an elderly family member. The majority of adults have no…
49th LD TOWN HALL MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
Washington state’s 49th Legislative District delegation, Sen. Annette Cleveland and Reps. Sharon Wylie and Monica Stonier, invite 49th district residents to join them at their town hall meeting on Saturday,…
Net neutrality protected in Washington state under bill proposed by Rep. Hansen
OLYMPIA – In anticipation of today’s Federal Communications Commission vote to repeal net neutrality regulations, Rep. Drew Hansen (D-Bainbridge Island) introduced legislation Wednesday protecting Washington consumers’ access to a free…