OLYMPIA – Legislation to add “coercive control” to the definition of domestic violence passed the Washington State House of Representatives yesterday. House Bill 1901, sponsored by Rep. Roger Goodman (D-Kirkland) passed with a bipartisan…
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Growing Opportunity for Washington Students Our colleges and universities, apprenticeships and other credentials give students a path to a more secure future, and these options should…
OLYMPIA – The Washington State House of Representatives passed a pair of bills Friday afternoon to clarify portions of the police reform package passed by the Legislature last year. HB…
Dear Friends and Neighbors, This year’s legislative session has begun! For the next two months we will be hard at work drafting a supplemental budget and working on legislation to…
OLYMPIA – House Democrats introduced a pair of bills last week to clarify portions of the historic police accountability package passed by the Legislature last year. Legislators passed a package…
Dear Friends and Neighbors, After a public outcry regarding a lack of police accountability, the Legislature passed a broad package of legislation designed to improve trust between law enforcement and…
Media Advisory: House Public Safety Committee to Hold Work Session on Drug Policy Reform November 16, 2021 WHAT: The House Public Safety Committee will hold a work session on drug…
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…
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The Legislature just wrapped up a truly historic lawmaking session. Operating remotely so we could stay safe and healthy, we were still able to pass landmark…
Dear Friends and Neighbors, We have reached the end of the legislative session. We adjourn Sine Die tonight! As we approach the finish line we are resolving a number of…
