Lawmaker hears of citizen’s unjust plight, convinces colleagues to join his work on her behalf OLYMPIA – Not too long ago, a northeastern Washington mother named Janelle Leslie spent a…
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Skagit Valley Hospital to keep rural distinction under new law
OLYMPIA – Legislation to allow Skagit Valley Hospital to continue operating under rural hospital district arrangements was signed into law today. “This change allows Skagit Valley Hospital to continue efficiently…
Ryu’s first law helps communities create jobs
OLYMPIA—Gov. Chris Gregoire today signed the first state law authored by Rep. Cindy Ryu. The law creates a new economic development tool that enables communities to invest in cutting edge…
Wylie takes her seat in the House of Representatives
OLYMPIA – With the legislative session lumbering toward its April 24 deadline, new lawmaker Sharon Wylie hit the ground running today in Olympia as the newest Democratic member of the…
Morris-sponsored clean water, green lawns bill signed into law
OLYMPIA – Legislation to take often-unneeded phosphorus out of lawn fertilizer was signed today by Gov. Gregoire. Rep. Jeff Morris, D-Mount Vernon, is the second sponsor of the measure to…