‘Discover Pass’ will keep state parks open this summer OLYMPIA – Four pieces of legislation sponsored by state Rep. Kevin Van De Wege (D – Sequim) were signed into law…
Four of Van De Wege’s bills signed into law
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Mark your calendar: foreclosure mediation begins July 22, 2011
OLYMPIA – For the 45,000 families receiving foreclosure notices this year, a new law could help them strike a deal with the bank to keep their homes. The Foreclosure Fairness…
New law brings more child-care safety and less red tape
OLYMPIA – Many people don’t know that, under current law, fingerprint-based background checks for child-care providers are only done on applicants who have not lived in Washington for at least…
Better conditions for Washington hens signed into law
OLYMPIA—Governor Chris Gregoire signed a brighter and better future into law for egg-laying hens and farmers across the state yesterday afternoon. The bill, hailed as historic by those in the…
New approach to higher education funding clears Legislature
OLYMPIA – The Legislature has passed a comprehensive higher education bill focused on keeping quality and access high, while also addressing reduced support from the state due to ongoing budget…