A two-year bipartisan effort to protect marine jobs and water quality took a major step toward fruition Friday with state Senate approval of a bill by Rep. Drew Hansen that…
Senate OKs Rep. Hansen’s marine jobs bill
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Rep. Morris’ tourism-promotion bill heads to governor
State government will edge back into an official relationship with the marketing of Washington as a tourist destination under a bill by Rep. Jeff Morris that won final legislative approval…
Legislature approves early intervention measure for juveniles carrying guns
A bill aimed at providing early treatment to kids found with guns was passed out of the Senate yesterday on a 44-5 vote and will now be delivered to Governor…
Suicide-prevention training requirement soon to become law
Earlier today the Senate unanimously passed House Bill 2315, which requires certain health professionals in Washington state to complete six hours of training in suicide assessment, treatment, and management as…
House approves bipartisan plan to build classrooms
On a strong bipartisan vote, the House of Representatives approved a plan to put as much as $700 million toward building schools to reduce K-3 class sizes and comply with…