OLYMPIA – Legislation to protect vulnerable roadway users was signed into law Monday. Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon, D-Burien, introduced the House version of the bill to provide protection for all users…
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Governor signs Rolfes-Kilmer bill easing transition from military to civilian jobs
New law cuts red tape for qualified veterans entering a number of professions OLYMPIA – Another hurdle faced by military veterans returning to civilian life in Washington state fell Monday…
Help for small businesses in bidding process signed into law
Olympia – Washington’s small businesses will soon get more help in bidding for state contracts thanks to a successful measure (House Bill 1770) signed into state law by Gov. Chris…
New transportation budget creates jobs and continues progress on transportation
OLYMPIA—The transportation budget signed today by Gov. Chris Gregoire is being hailed as a model of bipartisan cooperation that relies on balanced investments and cost-saving reforms to move forward on…
Springer law brings fiscal relief to cities and counties across Washington
OLYMPIA—Help is on the way to Washington cities and counties, which are struggling to maintain services during the economic downturn without piling on additional taxes. Gov. Chris Gregoire today signed…