WASHINGTON STATE

Washington State House Democrats

HOUSE DEMOCRATS

Friday, February 28

Gov. Ferguson addresses plans for WA’s budget shortfalls; proposes state employee furloughs New Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson (D) held a press conference on his 43rd day in office to address… READ MORE

Thursday, February 27

State helps hundreds of homebuyers cross a racial barrier A state program addressing the historic harms of racially restrictive real estate covenants has helped hundreds of Washington residents become homeowners… READ MORE

Wednesday, February 26

Washington House Speaker lays out ‘devastating cuts’ in a possible ‘no-new-taxes’ budget Washington is grappling with a significant budget shortfall — ranging from $6 billion to $14 billion, depending on… READ MORE

Tuesday, February 25

WA lawmakers consider bills to boost state’s recycling rate: ‘There’s opportunity to do more’ Truckloads of materials — aluminum cans, cardboard, old newspaper — are carted into Pioneer Recycling Services’… READ MORE

Monday, February 24

RIP: Bills that didn’t survive the WA Legislature’s first major deadline Bills dealing with cow burps, the state flag, and changes to police traffic stop standards are among the first… READ MORE