OLYMPIA – Last year, Rep. Troy Kelley (D-Tacoma) sponsored legislation to improve the way bail is administered in Washington. Today, he testified on behalf of his House Bill 1194 to…
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Joint statements from Sen. Nick Harper, Rep. John McCoy, and Rep. Mike Sells on the sale of Kimberly-Clark’s Everett mill
Sen. Nick Harper, D-Everett “Protecting jobs in this region is our No. 1 priority. If Snohomish County and its workers emerge better off, then the sale seems prudent. “Kimberly-Clark prides…
In the House Today
Tuesday 1/25/11 8:00 am HHR A Education Appropriations & Oversight Work Session: Budget overview on higher education and early learning by committee staff. 8:00 am HHR E State Government &…
Moscoso elected Assistant Majority Whip and assigned to key committees
OLYMPIA – In his freshman session, state Rep. Luis Moscoso’s plate is full with leadership duties and committee assignments. As Moscoso—a Mountlake Terrace Democrat—learns the ropes of serving his first…
Seattle lawmaker’s State Investment Trust bill draws national attention
OLYMPIA – State Rep. Bob Hasegawa’s legislation (HB 1320) to create the Washington State Investment Trust (WIT) is getting attention at the national level. The Public Banking Institute (PBI), a…