OLYMPIA – Two bills aimed at improving mobility in east King County were approved by the House of Representatives this afternoon. Lawmakers cleared a measure that establishes tolls on the…
House votes to proceed on 520 bridge, 405 HOT lanes
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House passes Springer local-government relief package
OLYMPIA—A former mayor of Kirkland is leading the charge to replace state mandates on local governments with taxpayer-friendly choices that can help communities grow and weather the remainder of the…
Unprecedented L&I reform package to save millions, prevent harm to workers
OLYMPIA – In a sweeping reform package for the state Department of Labor & Industries (L&I), the House passed new efficiency and oversight measures adding flexibility for employers and injured…
Collector plate bill fixes officer safety loophole
OLYMPIA – There are about 111,000 collector vehicles registered in Washington state, and these vehicles are eligible for special “collector plates” that come with restricted uses. But when a collector…
Economic Development for King County is one step closer
OLYMPIA – This evening the House of Representatives passed a bill sponsored by state Rep. Tina Orwall, (D-Des Moines) that will start creating much needed jobs in King County as…