Gov. Signs Paid Sick Leave Expansion for Immigration Proceedings Into Law
OLYMPIA – Washington has taken a major step toward strengthening worker protections and immigrant rights with the signing of House Bill 1875 into law. Introduced by Rep. Osman Salahuddin (D-Redmond),...
Gov. Ferguson Signs Bill Expanding Child Welfare Housing Assistance Program
OLYMPIA – Today, Governor Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1177 into law, expanding the Child Welfare Housing Assistance Program. Sponsored by Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-Mukilteo), the bill removes the waitlist...
Governor signs Peterson bill ending the use of ‘Prison Riot Offense’ in juvenile detention system.
OLYMPIA – Youth who have committed offenses enter the juvenile detention system, rather than adult incarceration to be rehabilitated. Yet, certain kids in Washington still face adult penalties for minor...
Governor Ferguson Signs Affordable Housing Bill into Law
OLYMPIA – Earlier today, Governor Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1494 into law, delivering a major win for communities across Washington in the fight for more stable and affordable housing....
Governor signs Bernbaum bills boosting forest health and wildfire prevention
OLYMPIA – This week, Rep. Adam Bernbaum (D-Port Angeles) celebrates two bills signed into law by Governor Bob Ferguson. House Bill 1563 increases oversight and safety for prescribed wildfire burns....