OLYMPIA – House Bill 1530, sponsored by Representative Julio Cortes (D-Everett), was signed by the Governor today. The bill tackles Washington’s ongoing shortage of law enforcement and prosecutors by expanding…
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NOTICIAS LEGISLATIVAS: Presupuesto de transporte que prioriza seguridad pública, preservación, y transbordadores va camino al escritorio del gobernador
For English, please click here OLYMPIA — La Legislatura aprobó el jueves el presupuesto de transporte suplementario (HB 2134), un plan de $14.6 billones que prioriza la seguridad pública, la…
Transportation budget that prioritizes public safety, preservation and ferries heads to governor’s desk
Para español, por favor presione aquí OLYMPIA — The Legislature on Thursday passed the supplemental transportation budget (HB 2134), a $14.6 billion plan which prioritizes public safety, preservation and maintenance…
Gov. Signs Ortiz-Self Bill Regarding Pandemic Unemployment Overpayment Interest
OLYMPIA – Washingtonians struggling with overpayment assessments and accruing interest on their pandemic unemployment benefits can find solace in House Bill 1975, sponsored by Representative Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-Mukilteo). This bipartisan…
Fey sends bill to retain experienced Washington State Patrol troopers to the governor’s desk
OLYMPIA—Over the past several years, the Washington State Patrol (WSP) has struggled with maintaining its authorized level of 683 field force troopers. Its current workforce is nearly 25 percent shy…