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Ferguson Signs Fosse Bill Strengthening Workforce Development & Public Works Transparency

OLYMPIA – Today, Governor Ferguson signed House Bill 1549 into law modifying the responsible bidder criteria for public works projects. The bill further supports workforce development in construction through training for apprentices;... READ MORE

Timmons bill strengthening local public transportation policy headed to Governors’ desk

OLYMPIA – Today, the Washington State Legislature took a major step toward ensuring representation and meaningful participation in public transportation policy. The State Senate passed House Bill 1418 off the... READ MORE

Governor Signs Taylor Bill Bringing Parity to End-of-life Care for All Washingtonians

  OLYMPIA – Pregnant individuals can now make critical decisions about their own healthcare wishes in the state’s advance directive laws thanks to House Bill 1215, sponsored by Rep. Jamila... READ MORE

Taylor Bill Strengthens Background Checks to Protect Vulnerable Populations 

    OLYMPIA – Washington is facing a shortage of qualified caregivers for individuals with physical or developmental disabilities, in part due to long wait times for applicant background checks.... READ MORE

Gov. Signs Bill Strengthening Medical Cannabis Tax Protections

OLYMPIA – Gov. Ferguson has signed House Bill 1341 into law, a measure that bolsters protections for medical cannabis patients in Washington. Sponsored by Rep. Sharon Wylie (D-Vancouver), the legislation... READ MORE