WASHINGTON STATE

Washington State House Democrats

HOUSE DEMOCRATS

Monday, October 7

As federal funding for crime victims plummets, advocates ask WA lawmakers for help The Victims of Crime Act State Plan is unique in how many different types of programs it… READ MORE

Friday, October 4

As America’s Marijuana Use Grows, So Do the Harms As marijuana legalization has accelerated across the country, doctors are contending with the effects of an explosion in the use of… READ MORE

Thursday, October 3

First-time homebuyers in Clark County can find financial assistance from nonprofits, state programs As mortgage rates drop and first-time homebuyers plunge into the market, a variety of nonprofits and new… READ MORE

Wednesday, October 2

GOP legislative staff OK contract as Democratic employees say no In the first-ever collective bargaining for legislative employees in Washington, Republican staff in the state House and Senate got contracts… READ MORE

Tuesday, October 1

Washington state’s minimum wage set to increase Jan. 1. Here’s how much it will change Washington state’s minimum wage will rise to $16.66 an hour next year, a 2.35 percent… READ MORE