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…
Category: Press Releases
Media Advisory: 47th District In-Person Town Hall on June 10
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…
House Passes Entenman’s Student Basic Needs Act
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 WA Cares Fund!
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…
Early Learning Advisory Council Now Accepting Applications
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…
Attorney General’s Office: Nothing in Police Reform Legislation Prevents Police from Responding to Community Caretaker Calls
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…
Entenman Bill to Help Communities with Large Warehousing and Manufacturing Centers Signed into Law
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…
Bill Creating Office of Independent Investigation for Police Deadly Uses of Force Passes Legislature
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…
Bill Creating Office of Independent Investigations Passes House
OLYMPIA – On the first anniversary of the killing Manuel Ellis, the Washington State House of Representatives passed a bill to mandate independent investigation of deadly uses of force by…
House passes Entenman bill to help communities with large warehousing and manufacturing centers
OLYMPIA – Help for communities with large warehousing and manufacturing centers is one step closer to reality. The Washington House of Representatives passed House Bill 1521 sponsored by Representative Debra…