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Governor Ferguson Signs Bill Expanding Student Support Program to Tribal College

OLYMPIA— A bill to expand support services for students experiencing homelessness or who have aged out of foster care was signed into law today by Governor Bob Ferguson. House Bill... READ MORE

Blocking Unauthorized Militias from Entering WA

OLYMPIA – Governor Ferguson has signed House Bill 1321 into law, reinforcing Washington’s authority over military presence within its borders. Sponsored by Rep. Sharlett Mena (D-Tacoma), the new law prohibits... READ MORE

Washington State Latino Democratic Caucus mourns loss of Sen. Bill Ramos 

 Para español, ver más abajo  OLYMPIA – The Washington State Latino Democratic Caucus mourns the sudden and heartbreaking loss of our beloved colleague and friend, Sen. Bill Ramos. Bill passed... READ MORE

Rep. Leavitt’s BEAM Act Passes Senate and House, Advances to Governor’s Office for Signature

OLYMPIA—With strong bipartisan support, the Senate and House have passed Rep. Mari Leavitt’s House Bill 1596—the BEAM Act—sending it now to the Governor’s desk for signature. The legislation honors the... READ MORE

Salahuddin Bill to Include Student Voices Signed into Law

OLYMPIA – Today, Gov. Ferguson signed House Bill 1486 into law, giving Washington’s community and technical college students a long-overdue voice in decisions that directly impact their education. Sponsored by... READ MORE