OLYMPIA—State lawmakers should prohibit government from seizing private property and transferring it to developers in order to boost economic development and tax receipts, witnesses told the House Judiciary Committee today….
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Gavel in Orwall’s hand once again
Caucus peers elect Orwall Assistant Speaker Pro Tempore OLYMPIA – What promises to be a very difficult legislative session will also be very different for state Rep. Tina Orwall, a…
Legislation would halt deceptive home-mortgage practices
OLYMPIA — Legislation was introduced today to put a stop to abusive practices made possible by disguising home mortgage loans as “business” loans. Sen. Phil Rockefeller, D–Kitsap County introduced Senate…
Kilmer, Rolfes bills reduce redundant training for veterans
OLYMPIA — Military veterans who seek civilian employment will not have to repeat training in areas where they are already experienced, under legislation introduced this week by Rep. Christine Rolfes,…
Public-health advocate joins peers in promoting citizen well-being
OLYMPIA – Scores of public-health professionals are in the state capital today, spreading and emphasizing the word about their mission in local communities all across Washington. Sponsored by the Washington…