OLYMPIA—A state government shutdown has never happened before in the history of Washington state. But what happens if a budget agreement isn’t reached by June 30, the end of the…
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Frame: State government shutdown disastrous for region
OLYMPIA — Despite two special sessions, Democrats and Republicans are no closer to a budget deal to avert a government shutdown. Negotiations have failed to result in a compromise with…
Newest House member receives committee assignments
OLYMPIA— Newly appointed to fill the 46th Legislative District seat vacated by former Rep. Jessyn Farrell earlier this month, Rep. Javier Valdez (D-Seattle), is spending time in Olympia getting updated…
Premera will continue offering health plans in Grays Harbor
OLYMPIA—Earlier today, the Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) announced that Premera Blue Cross has decided to continue offering individual health plans in Grays Harbor County in 2018. The plans…
Slatter introduces legislation to align Washington with 2015 Paris climate agreement
OLYMPIA – Recently proposed legislation would strengthen Washington’s commitment to combating climate change. House Bill 2225, sponsored by Rep. Vandana Slatter (D-Bellevue) would align Washington state’s greenhouse gas emission limits…