OLYMPIA—Democratic lawmakers held nearly 90 listening sessions across the state about transportation needs before developing a proposal that would invest $26 billion in transportation over the next 16 years. “Our…
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Reps. Riccelli, Volz respond to today’s court ruling in favor of Responsible Representation Act
State Reps. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane) and Mike Volz (R-Spokane) released the following statements regarding today’s ruling by Spokane County Superior Court in favor of the Responsible Representation Act (SHB 2887),…
Permanent daylight saving time measure signed by governor
OLYMPIA – With the stroke a pen, Washington state is telling Congress it wants to be on daylight saving time year-round. Rep. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane), sponsored HB 1196, which passed…
Final state construction budget makes big investments in Spokane
OLYMPIA – State lawmakers passed a final two-year capital (construction) budget on Sunday by a nearly unanimous vote, sending it to the governor’s desk for signature in the final hours…
Gold Star license plates simplified under new law thanks to Spokane family
OLYMPIA – A bill making Gold Star license plates permanent – without the need for periodic renewal – was signed by the governor into law today. House Bill 1197 was…