OLYMPIA—Forty-four House Democrats are calling for a statewide referendum that asks voters to end sales-tax preferences for out-of-state shoppers in order to save mental-health services for Washingtonians. Washington is the…
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Governor signs Hudgins bill streamlining compliance with workplace rulings
OLYMPIA – The Governor has signed into new state law a measure offered by state Rep.Zack Hudgins (D – Tukwila) that streamlines the appeals process at the state Department of…
Senate passes Rolfes/Kilmer legislation to help veterans
OLYMPIA — Legislation to eliminate unnecessary training for military veterans who seek civilian employment passed the Senate today on a 46-0 vote. Sponsored in the House by Rep. Christine Rolfes…
Moeller’s bill strengthening protections for vulnerable adults making its way toward governor’s desk
Legislation continues get-tough laws against abuse of defenseless and susceptible citizens OLYMPIA – State Rep. Jim Moeller’s legislation strengthening protections for vulnerable adults has cleared both legislative chambers. The measure…
Cindy Ryu Statement on the Introduction of House Bill 2078
On Monday, 11 freshman Democratic state representatives introduced House Bill 2078, which reduces preferential tax breaks in order to provide $170 million in 2011-13 for K-3 class size reduction. Thirty-six…