OLYMPIA – For the family members of Armed Forces members who die as a result of service to their country, the state and federal government offer benefits to help. One…
Bill protecting dignity of Gold Star families passes House
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House passes the Washington Voting Rights Act
House passes the Washington Voting Rights Act Bill aims to give every community a voice in our democracy OLYMPIA – The House of Representatives passed the Washington Voting Rights Act…
Honoring a legacy of public service: Houses passes measure to name State Route 395 after late Speaker Tom Foley
OLYMPIA – For 30 years, former Speaker of the House Tom Foley represented his eastern Washington district in the U.S. House of Representatives, eventually becoming the first Speaker from west…
Stanford passes bill protecting persons of faith
OLYMPIA – A timely civil-rights bill sponsored by Representative Derek Stanford (D-Bothell) passed the State House today with unanimous support. This bi-partisan bill (HB 2097) restricts state agencies from sharing…
State House passes Appleton bill to prevent deadly antifreeze poisonings
OLYMPIA – With a big bipartisan OK on the House floor, Rep. Sherry Appleton’s bill to make highly poisonous antifreeze less tempting to kids and animals headed for the Senate…