House approves budget that increases state investments in behavioral health, affordable housing, and education
OLYMPIA – The state House of Representatives approved their 2019-21 operating budget plan on Friday, which makes additional investments in critical areas of the state budget such as behavioral health, affordable...
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Rep. Doglio’s Energy-Efficient Buildings proposal passes House
Buildings are the fastest growing source of greenhouse gas emissions, and the second largest source overall in Washington state—jumping by 50 percent since 1990, compared to 10 percent in total...
Leavitt Bill to Fund PERS 1 COLA Included in House Budget
OLYMPIA – Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place, introduced legislation (HB 1390) earlier this year to fund cost of living adjustments for retired state employees in the PERS 1/TRS 1 system....
Washington one step closer to adopting state level Affordable Care Act protections
OLYMPIA – Washington state residents are one step closer to ensuring Affordable Care Act (ACA) protections remain in place at the state level despite any potential rollbacks of the national...
Shewmake succeeds in efforts to have funds for Fishtrap Creek erosion fix included in state House construction budget
OLYMPIA – A thorny problem that literally cuts through the heart of Lynden is moving toward a win-win solution. State Rep. Sharon Shewmake is pushing for funding in the state...