OLYMPIA—Under current law, cities in Washington state are allowed to prohibit residents from keeping certain breeds of dogs within the city limits. The usual targets of such laws are, of…
Rep. Sherry Appleton’s dog-breed bill signed by Gov. Inslee
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Robinson bill to address affordable housing passes out of the Legislature
OLYMPIA – Over 140,000 people in Washington are homeless or unstably housed. A bill to address the affordable housing and homelessness crisis across Washington got its final nod of approval…
Legislature passes ‘Putting People First’ state operating budget
OLYMPIA – The Legislature passed a 2019-21 operating budget plan and revenue plan on Sunday, making critical investments in behavioral health, affordable housing, education, and the environment. “This is a responsible and…
Pierce County Scores Big with Construction Budget Projects
OLYMPIA – About $255.1 million in state construction budget funds are flowing to Pierce County after passage of the state 2019-21 Capital Budget by the Legislature on Sunday. 28th District…
Legislature Creates Washington College Grant Scholarship Program to Help Families Afford College & Apprenticeships; Expands Community College
OLYMPIA – Washington will make public college tuition-free for families earning under approximately $50,000/year and significantly expand community colleges after the Legislature passed the Workforce Education Investment Act on Sunday,…