OLYMPIA – On Wednesday, lawmakers in Olympia passed legislation to make religious faith practice more inclusive for people in state custody. Currently, chaplains serve the religious needs for all people…
Month: April 2019
Resolutions Introduced in 3 States to Designate 2019 as International Year of the Salmon
JUNEAU – State representatives from three states are introducing resolutions and a joint memorial this week to recognize 2019 as International Year of the Salmon. By declaring this year International…
The license plate for stewardship passes state legislature
The special license plate legislation has passed both chambers of the Legislature by overwhelming margins. Senate Bill 5919 and House Bill 1996 dedicate the sale of the specialty license plate,…
Native voting rights law signed
Tribal members in Washington will have an easier time registering to vote and casting ballots under a law signed Thursday. Under the new Native American Voting Rights Act, tribal members…
Fantastic Friday
Happy Fantastic Friday! It has been another exciting week representing our beautiful 40th Legislative District in Olympia. Here is what we have been up to. House Democrats’ budget helps our struggling…