Senate is the next stop for Timmons bill that provides a cost-of-living increase to retirees
OLYMPIA—The last several years with high inflation have been difficult for many people, but especially for seniors living on fixed incomes. “I’m concerned about how rising costs impact our retirees,”...
Rep. Taylor’s bill to maximize Office of Public Defense staffing passes House
OLYMPIA—Staffing shortages and increased demand for services have made it difficult for the Office of Public Defense to provide adequate resources. House Bill 1911, sponsored by Rep. Jamila Taylor (D-30th...
House passes Stonier bill establishing independent prosecutor
OLYMPIA—If an independent state agency is being set up to prosecute police violence, it only makes sense to also set up an independent prosecutor to handle those cases, says Rep....
Joint statement from chairs of Members of Color caucuses on rent stabilization
Our communities are begging for housing stability. It is time to listen. This is why both the Senate and House Members of Color caucuses have prioritized stabilizing rent increases (HB...
Simmons bill to enhance financial support for the Washington Physician Health Program passes on to the Senate
OLYMPIA – A bill to strengthen the Washington Physician Health Program passed the Washington House of Representatives Tuesday afternoon with a vote of 97-0. Sponsored by Rep Tara Simmons (D-Bremerton),...