OLYMPIA – For thousands of Washington students who leave traditional high school before graduation, the path to a diploma just got more accessible. Today, Governor Bob Ferguson signed into law…
OLYMPIA – Today, the House Finance Committee took a step towards justice, community safety, and accountability by advancing House Bill 2015. This bill reimagines how we invest in public safety,…
These days, I often find myself reflecting on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and it’s not his eloquent speeches or peaceful protests that I dwell on. It…
Please join your lawmakers from the 47th Legislative District for a town hall meeting at Covington City Hall on Saturday, June 10 from 10-11 a.m. This is their chance to…
OLYMPIA—Students can’t learn effectively unless their basic needs are met. House Bill 1559, sponsored by Rep. Debra Entenman (D-Kent), was passed in the House on March 3, 2023. This bill establishes…
Join us October 12 for a webinar on the state’s new long-term care benefit, the WA Cares Fund Washington state is the first in the nation to develop a way…
The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is recruiting members for the Early Learning Advisory Council (ELAC) and is accepting applications from qualified and interested individuals who…
OLYMPIA – In response to concerns from some law enforcement agencies whether they have the authority to show up to community caretaking calls and calls involving a mental health crisis…
OLYMPIA – After a long journey, House Bill 1521, which provides relief for communities with large warehousing and manufacturing centers, was signed by Gov. Inslee on Friday, April 16. Sponsored…
OLYMPIA – The Washington House of Representatives concurred with Senate amendments to House Bill 1267, which would establish an Office of Independent Investigation for police deadly uses of force, by…
