Final construction budget approves projects for Mary’s Place, White Center Food Bank Photo Credit: Mary’s Place Last time, we told you about the projects we were supporting in the state’s Capital Budget…
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House passes Climate Commitment Act to reduce carbon emissions
OLYMPIA – The House passed the Climate Commitment Act, landmark legislation to reduce carbon emissions and set Washington on a path to meet its statutory goal of net-zero emissions by…
Bill Regulating Powerful Greenhouse Gases Passes Legislature, on its Way to Governor’s Desk
OLYMPIA – The Washington House of Representatives voted 56-42 today to concur with Senate amendments and send HB 1050, a bill to regulate hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), to Gov. Inslee’s desk. The…
Legislative Update: Construction Budget Highlights, Vaccine Update, and Reducing Unnecessary Plastic Waste
House proposes historic $5.7 billion construction budget to rebuild economy The 2021-23 capital budget proposed by House Democrats would break the record for total investments and put tens of thousands…
Legislative Update: Telephone Town Hall, Vaccine Update, and Police Accountability Bills
Telephone Town Hall We’re excited to announce our upcoming telephone town hall this coming Thursday, March 18 at 6:30 pm. Sen Joe Nguyen will be joining Reps. Cody and Fitzgibbon to update…
House Passes Clean Fuel Standard
OLYMPIA – Washington is one step closer to joining its west coast neighbors in establishing a clean fuel standard. House Bill 1091, sponsored by Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon (D-West Seattle) directs…
Environment & Energy Update: Bills Moving After Policy Cutoff
Friends, This Monday was the House’s policy committee cutoff day. The legislative session has a series of deadlines that bills must clear to continue in the legislative process. Any non-tax…
Legislative Update: Step One for COVID Relief, Wealth Tax, and Environmental Bills Snapshot
Step One for COVID Relief: Rent relief, small business grants, schools, and vaccines! Washington state, like the rest of the country, is facing unprecedented challenges in the wake of COVID-19….
Legislative Update: Vaccine Update, Expanding Healthcare Access, and Local Issues Updates
COVID-19 Vaccine Update On Monday, the governor announced changes to how the vaccine is distributed and his plans to speed things up. The first big change is that the current…
Legislative Update: Staying in Touch, COVID Updates, West Seattle Bridge and Police Accountability
Engaging with Joe and Eileen during a remote session Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s not safe to hold a normal session of the Legislature, so the House of Representatives…