OLYMPIA – By a 90-7 margin, the House today passed a measure granting school officials the authority to provide consent for non-emergent medical services for homeless youth. “Imagine a homeless…
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Bipartisan bill would expand democracy through automatic voter registration for some citizens passes House
OLYMPIA – Increasing voter registration and participation in elections in Washington is the aim of legislation passed out of the House today. HB 2682 would automatically register eligible voters who…
Bellevue College, others may soon be able to provide full four-year degrees
OLYMPIA – Washington students may soon have more higher-education options. The state House today passed HB 2769, sponsored by Rep. Tana Senn (D-Mercer Island), to create a pilot program for…
House passes first-in-nation measure to protect students from excesses of for-profit colleges.
OLYMPIA – Thousands of students in Washington and across the country have incurred massive student loan debts and been defrauded by for-profit colleges and universities using deceptive marketing practices. Today…
House passes first in the nation consumer protection bill on e-cigarettes and “vape” products
OLYMPIA – Washington will be the first state in the nation to ensure consumers know the actual nicotine content and what toxic and carcinogenic substances are in e-cigarettes and “vape”…