OLYMPIA – House leaders unveiled their construction plan for the state yesterday, which covers community and local government projects requested by state agencies and elected lawmakers. Federal Way projects championed…
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House puts a record $1 billion toward building local schools
State construction budget also invests $800 million in higher education projects OLYMPIA—On a bipartisan vote of 95-2, the House of Representatives passed a state construction budget with a massive $1.8…
Bipartisan support gives businesses break under simplified license bill
For Immediate Release: April 11, 2017 OLYMPIA – Businesses in Washington can expect a simpler process for acquiring general business licenses now that the Senate passed legislation to simplify an…
Distracted driving bill nears final approval
OLYMPIA – The state House today passed legislation cracking down on one of the state’s top causes of distracted driving: the use of personal electronic devices behind the wheel. SB…
Protections for pregnant women in the workplace headed to Governor’s desk
OLYMPIA – Legislation requiring employers to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnant women in the workplace today passed the Washington state House of Representatives on a unanimous vote and will be…