House passes first-in-nation measure to protect students from excesses of for-profit colleges.
OLYMPIA – Thousands of students in Washington and across the country have incurred massive student loan debts and been defrauded by for-profit colleges and universities using deceptive marketing practices. Today...
House passes first in the nation consumer protection bill on e-cigarettes and “vape” products
OLYMPIA – Washington will be the first state in the nation to ensure consumers know the actual nicotine content and what toxic and carcinogenic substances are in e-cigarettes and “vape”...
Vulnerable kids to get needed stability under measure passed by the House
OLYMPIA – Providing stability for Washington’s most vulnerable children is the intent of a bill passed today by the state House. HB 2716, sponsored by Rep. Tana Senn (D-Mercer Island),...
Measure to fight opioid epidemic clears the House
OLYMPIA – Today, the State House took steps to fight the opioid epidemic in Washington State. The dramatic increase in opiate addiction over the past decade demands an urgent and...
Consumer protection measure, aimed at protecting seniors, passes House
OLYMPIA – The State House passed important consumer protection legislation with an 83 to 13 vote which protects seniors living in retirement communities in the State. In Washington State, there...