Bill aims to increase help for small businesses OLYMPIA—The House of Representatives agrees with Rep. Cindy Ryu that the state Department of Commerce should ask Washington’s 34 Associate Development Organizations…
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Rep. Lytton’s package of environmental bills passes House
OLYMPIA – Amidst a flurry of bills deemed part of the “Evergreen Legacy” package passed by the state House on Monday were three introduced by Representative Kristine Lytton (D –…
House approves bills to preserve state’s ‘Evergreen Legacy’
OLYMPIA – Protecting Washington’s natural resources now and into the future is the aim of a package of bills that cleared the state House today. Legislators voted on measures to…
Bill protects local business from card room ban
OLYMPIA – When the owner of the Sidetrack Pub and Eatery in Kent contacted him for help, state Rep. Dave Upthegrove (D – Des Moines) knew that legislation was the…
Takko’s plan: State’s duty toward watershed-stewardship is balanced with a respect for farming industry
House OKs bill aimed at resolving quarrels before they hit the courtroom OLYMPIA – Balance. Yes, you’d better believe this one’s all about balance. The House of Representatives today passed…