OLYMPIA – The state House of Representatives gave its OK Thursday (May 25) afternoon to legislation that will provide cities, counties, and the state with tens of millions of dollars…
House votes to retain key tool in effort to end homelessness
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New law to reduce distracted driving signed by governor
TACOMA – A bipartisan effort by state lawmakers to target distracted driving received the governor’s endorsement today. The Driving Under the Influence of Electronics Act updates the 2010 state law…
New accommodations for pregnant workers become law
OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee today signed legislation providing new protections for pregnant women in the workplace. Senate Bill 5835, sponsored by Sen. Karen Keiser, D-Des Moines, will ensure that…
Landmark biometric privacy bill signed into Washington State law today
OLYMPIA – Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill today prohibiting businesses from collecting and selling your personal biometric information without your consent. Rep. Jeff Morris (D-Mt. Vernon) sponsored the…
Governor signs bill to expand dual language programs in Washington
This morning, at Evergreen High School, in Highland, Governor Jay Inslee signed House Bill 1445 into law. The measure, sponsored by Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self will expand dual language programming in…