OLYMPIA – For the first time in nearly century, corporations in Washington found guilty of criminal acts will face harsher penalties under the Corporate Crime Act (House Bill 1252). Sponsored…
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Appleton scores victory in effort to end breed-specific dog bans
OLYMPIA – Persistence pays off. After years of effort, state Rep. Sherry Appleton on Wednesday (Apr. 17) celebrated final passage of her bill to prohibit local governments in Washington from…
Affordable Housing Sales Tax Exemption Passes Legislature
OLYMPIA – Self-help homeownership developers have more tools available to help families realize the dream of affordable homeownership, thanks to policy proposed by Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place. In a…
Rep. Thai’s pharmacy inspection measure signed by governor
OLYMPIA – A bill to ensure out of state pharmacies adhere to the same patient safety inspections as in-state pharmacies was signed by the governor into law today. Rep. My-Linh…
Legislature Passes Entenman Bill to Help Struggling Students
OLYMPIA – Community and technical college students struggling with food insecurity or unforeseen financial emergencies may soon have help, thanks to newly-passed legislation sponsored by Rep. Debra Entenman, D-Kent. Under…