A bill to help survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation passed the House of Representatives on Wednesday and is on its way to the Governor’s desk to be signed…
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Tharinger: House proposes $4.15 billion construction budget
Would create thousands of jobs, with a record $1 billion in funding to build schools OLYMPIA—The state construction budget proposed by the House of Representatives would invest more than $1…
House bill would enhance internet privacy protections for consumers
OLYMPIA – Rep. Drew Hansen (D-Bainbridge Island) has authored a bill that would provide greater privacy protections for internet users. The bill, which will be introduced today, has garnered bipartisan…
Federal Way Legislator votes for House budget that funds sexual assault prevention programs
OLYMPIA – In debate over amendments to the House budget, Federal Way legislator Rep. Kristine Reeves voted with Republicans to support increased funding for sexual assault prevention education programs. “I…
Lawmakers, Inslee honor Red Devils’ athleticism, academics
OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee joined Rep. Kevin Van De Wege, D-Sequim, Rep. Steve Tharinger, D-Dungeness, and Rep. Mike Chapman, D-Port Angeles, in honoring the Neah Bay Red Devils today…