Homeowners facing foreclosure may request neutral, third-party mediation Olympia – The Washington State Foreclosure Fairness Act Mediation Program begins Friday, July 22. The program, a result of bipartisan legislation,…
Category: Tina Orwall
Orwall lauded as 2011 Housing Hero
OLYMPIA- In recognition of her outstanding legislative work to lend homeowners a helping hand in the midst of Washington state’s worst foreclosure crisis, State Rep. Tina Orwall recently received the…
Mark your calendar: foreclosure mediation begins July 22, 2011
OLYMPIA – For the 45,000 families receiving foreclosure notices this year, a new law could help them strike a deal with the bank to keep their homes. The Foreclosure Fairness…
New law brings more child-care safety and less red tape
OLYMPIA – Many people don’t know that, under current law, fingerprint-based background checks for child-care providers are only done on applicants who have not lived in Washington for at least…
Orwall’s bill recognizing International Baccalaureate Diploma signed by governor
OLYMPIA – Thanks to a bill signed today by Gov. Christine Gregoire, Washington students enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Programmes (IB) will be able to graduate by earning the IB…