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Governor Signs Landmark Right to Repair Bills into Law, Expanding Consumer Protections & Access to Repairs

OLYMPIA – Yesterday, Governor Ferguson signed into law two landmark consumer rights bills that will make electronic and mobility device repairs more affordable, accessible, and equitable for all Washingtonians. The... READ MORE

New Law Signed to Boost Ferry Workforce, Improve Reliability Across Puget Sound

OLYMPIA – Gov. Bob Ferguson signed Substitute House Bill 1264, legislation sponsored by Rep. Jake Fey (D-Tacoma) to ensure Washington State Ferries (WSF) can better compete for the skilled workforce... READ MORE

Shavers’ Bill to Expand Veteran Services signed into law. 

OLYMPIA—Washington state has enacted House Bill 1102, sponsored by Rep. Clyde Shavers, D-Clinton, marking the most significant expansion of the state’s Veterans Service Officer (VSO) Program since its inception in 2019.... READ MORE

Gov. Ferguson signs Rep. Jake Fey’s legislation to expand community use of unused highway land

Legislation sponsored by Rep. Jake Fey (D–Tacoma) to unlock state-owned surplus highway land for community use has officially been signed into law by Governor Bob Ferguson. Substitute House Bill 1774 empowers... READ MORE

Shavers’ bill positions Washington to be a leader in fusion energy.

OLYMPIA – Washington State has enacted new legislation aimed at advancing the development of clean energy. Governor Ferguson signed House Bill 1018, which establishes a streamlined permitting and siting process... READ MORE