WASHINGTON STATE
HOUSE DEMOCRATS
After several attempts, the state Legislature has approved a bill (HB 1541) to close the opportunity gap in the state of Washington. The opportunity gap is reflected in inequitable educational…
OLYMPIA – With overwhelming bipartisan support, the state Senate passed Rep. Christine Kilduff’s (D-University Place) ABLE Act with a unanimous vote of 48 to 0. The ABLE Act allows tax-free…
OLYMPIA – In an effort to attract aircraft repair and maintenance companies to Washington, the state House today approved legislation to extend tax exemptions for new repair facility construction. The…
OLYMPIA – Last night the Senate passed one of Rep. Strom Peterson’s (D – Edmonds) bills to combat the rising opioid and heroin abuse epidemic in Washington. Peterson’s bill (HB…
Friday, March 4, 2016 Senate Approves Rep. Fey Legislation to Help Homeless Students OLYMPIA – Legislation sponsored by Representative Jake Fey (D-Tacoma) to help combat student homelessness by providing additional…