OLYMPIA – On the anniversary of the catastrophic April 20, 2010, crude oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, Gov. Chris Gregoire today signed landmark legislation that significantly advances protection…
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Ryu bill to fight mortgage fraud signed into law
OLYMPIA—Gov. Chris Gregoire agrees with state Rep. Cindy Ryu that a mainstay of mortgage-fraud prosecutions in Washington needs to continue for at least five more years. On Wednesday, Gregoire signed…
DSHS must tighten benefit-card rules and crack down on fraud
Guest columnists Andy Hill and Troy Kelley argue the Washington state Department of Social and Health Services has done to little to prevent fraudulent use of its electronic benefits transfer…
Governor signs bill to address disproportionate number of felons entering state
OLYMPIA – Rep. Troy Kelley’s (D-Tacoma) continued efforts to cut costs and the number of dangerous felons entering Washington state paid off.
House sends Rep. Maxwell’s music education bill to Governor
OLYMPIA – Rep. Marcie Maxwell (D-Renton) continues her efforts to support Washington students by partnering with the nonprofit community to provide an innovative solution to help fund music education. In…