Halfway through the special session, Senate budget leads are still refusing to enter into serious negotiations with the House to produce a compromise budget. This is frustrating, but I was…
Making the special session special
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Inslee signs DNA preservation bill into law
Yesterday, Governor Jay Inslee signed into law Rep. Tina Orwall’s measure requiring that DNA products secured in connection with a felony violent or sex offense be preserved: throughout the length…
Foster youth with medical concerns to receive extended care
Foster youth often face a difficult transition into adulthood when services typically end. Legislation signed into law Monday, sponsored by Sen. Joe Fain and Rep. Tina Orwall, will provide extended…
Governor signs Kilduff law to give every disabled person a chance
OLYMPIA—Parents and children who’ll be helped by the ABLE Act came to the state capitol to join Gov. Jay Inslee he signed the bill into law. “If you believe in…
Putting all children first
Protecting homeless children Children who live on the streets are at risk of dropping out of school, falling into a life of crime or becoming victims of human trafficking. There…