Dear Friends and Neighbors, The dust has settled on the 2025 Legislative Session, and we are now reflecting on the work we were able to accomplish. This year was incredibly…
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Gov. Ferguson signs Goodman bill fixing program that helps people earn time off their sentences
OLYMPIA – Governor Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1119 into law Tuesday, making improvements to the Department of Corrections’ supervision compliance program. Sponsored by Rep. Roger Goodman, D-Kirkland, this…
New law will help Wash. board review more petitions for clemency and pardons
OLYMPIA – Governor Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1131 into to law Tuesday, making transformative changes to Washington’s Clemency and Pardons Board (CPB). The CPB reviews applications and makes…
Ferguson signs Goodman bills protecting children and wildlife
OLYMPIA – Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson has signed two bills into law sponsored by Rep. Roger Goodman (D-Kirkland). Addressing child exposure to violence House Bill 1028 expands…
Legislative Update: Help Make Public Policy; and Approaching End of Session.
Dear Friends and Neighbors, This week, we reached another milestone in the legislative process: Opposite House Cutoff. This is the cutoff date to pass bills that originated from the other…
Legislative Update: Protecting Washington in the Face of Uncertainty
Dear Friends and Neighbors, As we approach the end of the 2025 legislative session, I want to take a moment and thank all of you who joined our recent 45th…
VIDEO UPDATE: Improving Washington’s Behavioral Health Care System
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Community safety and behavioral health are deeply intertwined. One of the best investments we can make is ensuring that we have a robust and compassionate response…
Legislative Update: Bills Passed by the House, In-Person Town Hall TODAY, and Celebrating Women’s History Month
Dear Friends and Neighbors, A quick reminder that our 45th Legislative District Town Hall is happening TODAY, Saturday, March 15th at the Lake Washington Institute of Technology from 11:30 AM…
Legislative Update: Supporting Working Families and In-Person Town Hall Coming Up!
Dear Friends and Neighbors, First, thank you for joining our Telephone Town Hall last month. You had such great and important questions. It’s clear you care deeply about your neighbors…
Video Update: Priority bills, protecting animals, and addressing the housing crisis
Dear Friends and Neighbors, At this point in the legislative session, bills are making their way through the relevant fiscal committees. By next week, we will have a clearer idea of…