OLYMPIA – Legislation preventing the farming of Octopus in Washington State has been signed by the governor. Sponsored by Rep. Strom Peterson, D-Edmonds, House Bill 1153 prohibits the farming of…
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Gov. Signs Bill to Recognize Lunar New Year
OLYMPIA – In a historic move celebrating diversity and cultural richness, Governor Inslee was joined by members of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities to sign…
Riccelli Bill to Expand Health Care Access Signed Into Law
OLYMPIA – Rural communities may soon have more access to health care, thanks to a law signed by the governor. The bill, HB 2041, was another key piece of legislation…
Legislature Provides Funding for Latino Educational Training Institute (LETI)
Ver más abajo para la versión en español Legislature Provides Funding for Latino Educational Training Institute (LETI) OLYMPIA – Upon adjournment of the 2024 legislative session, Rep. Julio Cortes (D-Everett),…
Stonier bill to end child marriage in WA signed by governor
OLYMPIA—On Thursday Governor Inslee signed House Bill 1455, sponsored by Rep. Monica Stonier, (D-Vancouver), to end child marriage in Washington state. “Every year we pass legislation that focuses on making…