WASHINGTON STATE
HOUSE DEMOCRATS
OLYMPIA—The Washington State Legislature has approved a comprehensive transportation budget to support statewide mobility, infrastructure, and sustainability goals. The budget passed both the House and Senate with bipartisan support and now heads…
Governor Bob Ferguson has signed into law House Bill 1605, sponsored by Rep. Jake Fey (D-Tacoma), which creates a longevity bonus program to help retain experienced Washington State Patrol (WSP)…
OLYMPIA – Washington has taken a major step toward strengthening worker protections and immigrant rights with the signing of House Bill 1875 into law. Introduced by Rep. Osman Salahuddin (D-Redmond),…
OLYMPIA – Today, Governor Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1177 into law, expanding the Child Welfare Housing Assistance Program. Sponsored by Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-Mukilteo), the bill removes the waitlist…
OLYMPIA – Youth who have committed offenses enter the juvenile detention system, rather than adult incarceration to be rehabilitated. Yet, certain kids in Washington still face adult penalties for minor…