OLYMPIA – The House is moving forward Wednesday with a short list of bills that will be necessary to implement (NTIB) the supplemental operating budget. Although an agreement on the…
House plans to move budget-related bills forward this week
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Morris privacy proposals consistent with FTC recommendations
OLYMPIA: Last week the Federal Trade Commission released recommendations for businesses to best protect the privacy of consumers. The report builds upon a preliminary report released back in 2010, and…
Rep. Mike Sells April 2/2012 e-memo
I had hoped to be able to report a budget agreement today, but negotiations are continuing as I send this. The differences between the two positions are relatively small,…
Governor signs bipartisan bill to prevent 71,000 more people from becoming homeless
OLYMPIA–Governor Gregoire signed HB 2048 into law yesterday, reaffirming the state’s commitment to ending homelessness by protecting and expanding funding for services for the homeless, as well as increasing cooperation…
New law promotes restorative justice for juvenile offenders
Law reflects state findings on evidence-based crime-fighting OLYMPIA—Gov. Chris Gregoire today signed into law a new “restorative justice” judicial option that encourages non-violent juvenile offenders to take responsibility for their…