OLYMPIA – The Senate this afternoon overwhelmingly passed a bill that increases the transparency of health insurance rate hikes. It now goes to the House of Representatives, which originally approved…
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Transportation funding bill targets basic but urgent needs
OLYMPIA – House transportation leaders this week rolled out a plan to fund basic but overdue improvements for road maintenance and preservation, the State Patrol, ferries and transit. The plan…
Morris sponsors bill to fund additional 144-car ferry
OYLMPIA – Funding for a second 144-car ferry and $25 million in ferry service funding may become a reality thanks to legislation sponsored by Rep. Jeff Morris. Introduced today in…
Legislature approves oil spill protection plan
House Bill 1186 clears Senate today; House concurrence expected soon OLYMPIA – The Senate today passed a bill designed to prevent catastrophic oil spills and improve spill-response efforts in Washington…
Ryu economic development bill heads to the Governor
OLYMPIA—Communities in Washington could soon have new opportunities to invest in cutting-edge economic development and job-creation strategies. The state Senate voted unanimously Monday for a proposal by Rep. Cindy Ryu…