OLYMPIA – Legislation (House Bill 1783) aimed at reducing systemic disparities within Washington state government passed off the House floor 56 to 41 on January 20, 2020. The bill would…
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Shewmake announces 2020 legislative priorities
OLYMPIA – As the 2020 legislative session gets underway in Olympia State Representative Sharon Shewmake’s (D-Whatcom) is outlining her goals for the year. “My goals this session are to increase…
Newly Appointed Jesse Johnson Enters Legislature Ready to Lead
OLYMPIA – Newly appointed Rep. Jesse Johnson, D-Federal Way, has a lot on his plate for a first-year legislator, but he’s ready to take on the tough issues facing the…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Senn introduces bill to make child care more affordable and more accessible
OLYMPIA – State Rep. Tana Senn (D-Mercer Island) introduced bipartisan legislation today to make child care more affordable and more accessible for families across Washington state. The Fair Start for…
Macri introduces “good cause” eviction legislation to protect residential tenants
Olympia—Under current Washington law, a residential landlord may evict a tenant for any reason—or no reason—by issuing month-to-month tenants a 20-day no-cause termination notice or by refusing to renew a…