OLYMPIA – Last night the House passed Rep. David Sawyer’s (D – Parkland) bill to address the cycle of poverty and help find ways to give future generations more opportunities…
Sawyer bill to help break the cycle of poverty passes House
Category: Press Releases
House approves bill to address teacher shortage crisis
OLYMPIA – The House of Representatives passed another bill aimed at getting more qualified teachers into our classrooms to address the growing teacher crisis in Washington. HB 2573 would ramp…
House passes suicide awareness and prevention measure
OLYMPIA – Late last night, the Washington House of Representatives passed House Bill 2793 on a 93-4 vote. The legislation will raise awareness and increase suicide prevention education by working…
Statement by Rep. Hans Dunshee on the state revenue forecast
The new revenue forecast shows it’s a myth that we can grow our way out of the McCleary responsibility. Our state is growing jobs faster than almost anywhere else in…
House passes Rep. Lytton bill to simplify B&O tax filing for businesses
OLYMPIA – House Finance Chair Rep. Kristine Lytton (D – Anacortes) wants to make it easier for Washington businesses to file their B&O taxes. Last night the House passed Lytton’s…