OLYMPIA – Maintaining family bonds during incarceration reduces recidivism and promotes rehabilitation and successful reintegration into our communities. Yet, those who are involved with the justice system have faced inequitable…
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Fey’s ferry bill now heads to the Governor’s desk
OLYMPIA—This past weekend, the Walla Walla ferry that traverses the waters between Seattle and Bainbridge Island ran aground. Nearly 600 passengers and vehicles were offloaded, and the 50-year-old ferry was…
Riccelli’s Expanded Free School Meals Bill Passes Legislature / Legislatura aprueba proyecto de ley de Riccelli ampliando comidas escolares gratuitas
Ver más abajo para la versión en español OLYMPIA – After the House accepted amendments from the Senate, the Legislature has approved Rep. Marcus Riccelli’s (D-Spokane) HB 1238 to expand…
Bipartisan Thai Bill Addressing Dental Workforce Development Signed By Governor
OLYMPIA—Workforce shortages continue to impact Washingtonians across the state. One area that witnessed severe strain is the health care industry. As a result, healthcare access, particularly dental care, was greatly…
Two Timmons’ education bills clear the Senate
OLYMPIA—Education has always played an important role in the life of Rep. Joe Timmons (D-Bellingham). Prior to joining the Legislature, he worked as a preschool teacher and as an administrator…