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Gov. Signs Bill Expanding Access to CTE Dual Credit Opportunities

OLYMPIA – Today, Governor Ferguson signed HB 1273 into law, expanding access to Career and Technical Education (CTE) Dual Credit opportunities for high school students across Washington. Sponsored by Rep.... READ MORE

Ferguson Signs Rep. Cortes’ Bill to Strengthen Prevailing Wage Protections

OLYMPIA – Governor Ferguson has signed Rep. Julio Cortes’ (D-Everett) bill, HB 1821, into law, marking a major step in combating wage theft and protecting workers’ rights. The law expands... READ MORE

Gov. Signs Rep. Ortiz-Self’s Bill to Strengthen Fair Chance Hiring

OLYMPIA – Earlier today, Governor Ferguson signed House Bill 1747 into law, sponsored by Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-Mukilteo) to expand employment protections under Washington’s Fair Chance Act. “One in five... READ MORE

Gov. Signs Rep. Thai’s Bill to Support Mental Health of WA Physicians

OLYMPIA – Governor Ferguson has signed House Bill 1718 into law, championed by Rep. My-Linh Thai (D-Bellevue), to provide a confidential, stigma-free space for physicians and physician assistants to seek... READ MORE

Ferguson Signs Rule Bill to Reduce Delays in Mental Health Crisis Treatment

OLYMPIA – Governor Ferguson has signed House Bill 1287 into law, a key step toward faster, more coordinated responses to mental health crises in Washington. Sponsored by Rep. Alicia Rule... READ MORE