OLYMPIA – A background check is an important step in the employment process, but when results take days, weeks, or even months it can impede an employer’s ability to deliver…
Taylor bill to decrease background check turnaround time passes House
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Nance bill designates bull kelp as Washington state’s official marine forest
OLYMPIA— Bull Kelp may soon get big help thanks to legislation sponsored by Rep. Greg Nance (D-Kitsap) to establish the aquatic plant as Washington state’s marine forest with House Bill 1631. …
Taylor Bill Provides Equity in End-of-life Care Administration
OLYMPIA—When faced with a terminal illness or sudden accident, having end-of-life care instructions can provide peace of mind and lessen anxiety for friends and family who might have to make…
Speaker Jinkins, Majority Leader Pedersen: “We stand behind the attorney general’s efforts to defeat the president’s latest unlawful action”
Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) and Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen (D-Seattle) issued the statement below on Attorney General Nick Brown’s legal challenge to President Donald Trump’s executive order regarding gender-affirming…
Jinkins elected House Speaker, lays out successes and challenges ahead of 2025 session
OLYMPIA – The 2025 Legislative Session began today with the election of Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) to the top leadership role in the state House. Jinkins made history in 2020…