OLYMPIA – The Washington State House of Representatives passed legislation that will prevent the farming of Octopus in Washington State. Sponsored by Rep. Strom Peterson, D-Edmonds, House Bill 1153 passed…
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LEGISLATIVE NEWS: House Advances “Nothing About Us Without Us” Act
OLYMPIA – The Washington State House of Representatives has taken a significant step towards ensuring representation and meaningful participation in policymaking through the passage of House Bill 1541, also known…
Senate is the next stop for Timmons bill that provides a cost-of-living increase to retirees
OLYMPIA—The last several years with high inflation have been difficult for many people, but especially for seniors living on fixed incomes. “I’m concerned about how rising costs impact our retirees,”…
House passes Stonier bill establishing independent prosecutor
OLYMPIA—If an independent state agency is being set up to prosecute police violence, it only makes sense to also set up an independent prosecutor to handle those cases, says Rep….
Simmons bill to enhance financial support for the Washington Physician Health Program passes on to the Senate
OLYMPIA – A bill to strengthen the Washington Physician Health Program passed the Washington House of Representatives Tuesday afternoon with a vote of 97-0. Sponsored by Rep Tara Simmons (D-Bremerton),…