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Stonier Bill Expanding Healthcare Coverage for Prosthetic Limbs Signed into Law

OLYMPIA – Health equity got a major boost this session when SHB 1669, requiring insurers to cover medically needed prosthetic limbs and braces, was signed into law. The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Monica Stonier... READ MORE

30th District Wins in State 2025-27 Biennial Budget

OLYMPIA – Legislators in Olympia passed the biennial 2025-27 budget this session with a focus on education, housing, and supporting critical services like healthcare.  “This year, despite facing significant budget... READ MORE

Capital Budget Brings $29 Million to Kitsap for Housing, Health Care, and Education

OLYMPIA – Washington’s 2025-27 capital budget prioritizes meeting the state’s biggest challenges head-on, from housing to education, in a way that supports the well-being of individuals and families across the... READ MORE

Righting the Ship: State Budget Invests in Ferries, Transit, and Safer Communities

  OLYMPIA – Washington’s transportation budget doesn’t just fund statewide projects and operations, it creates jobs, makes our streets and cities safer, and ensures folks across the state can get... READ MORE

Four bills by Rep. Adison Richards pass both chambers 

  OLYMPIA—Two bills introduced by Representative Adison Richards (D-Gig Harbor) are already signed into law and two more are awaiting the governor’s signature after passing the House and Senate.  “The... READ MORE