OLYMPIA – The first House bill signed into law by Gov. Bob Ferguson makes major strides in addressing Washington’s housing crisis. HB 1687, sponsored by Rep. Julia Reed (D-Seattle), authorizes the state or…
OLYMPIA—The Washington Legislature has passed House Bill 1128, which establishes the Washington State Child Care Workforce Standards Board. This collaborative body will bring together child care workers, employers, parents, and state agencies to recommend minimum employment standards to address wages, working conditions,…
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Senate passed House Bill 2442, a measure designed to give cities and counties greater flexibility in how they use local tax revenues to support critical community needs,…
OLYMPIA—Legislation introduced by Rep. April Berg (D–Mill Creek) to establish clear rules for cash transactions following the federal government’s decision to stop minting pennies has passed the Washington State Senate. House Bill…
OLYMPIA—Earlier this week, the Washington State Senate approved Rep. Mary Fosse’s HB 1069, which allows Department of Corrections employees and their unions to negotiate over supplemental retirement benefits, including medical plans. “Those in public service shouldn’t be…