Governor signs Pollet bill protecting students in online colleges: national significance for regulating online higher education.
OLYMPIA – This morning, Governor Bob Ferguson signed legislation ensuring online, out-of-state colleges and universities seeking to enroll Washington residents must abide by the same student consumer protections as Washington...
Gov. Signs Bill Expanding Access to CTE Dual Credit Opportunities
OLYMPIA – Today, Governor Ferguson signed HB 1273 into law, expanding access to Career and Technical Education (CTE) Dual Credit opportunities for high school students across Washington. Sponsored by Rep....
Ferguson Signs Rep. Cortes’ Bill to Strengthen Prevailing Wage Protections
OLYMPIA – Governor Ferguson has signed Rep. Julio Cortes’ (D-Everett) bill, HB 1821, into law, marking a major step in combating wage theft and protecting workers’ rights. The law expands...
Gov. Signs Rep. Ortiz-Self’s Bill to Strengthen Fair Chance Hiring
OLYMPIA – Earlier today, Governor Ferguson signed House Bill 1747 into law, sponsored by Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-Mukilteo) to expand employment protections under Washington’s Fair Chance Act. “One in five...
Gov. Signs Rep. Thai’s Bill to Support Mental Health of WA Physicians
OLYMPIA – Governor Ferguson has signed House Bill 1718 into law, championed by Rep. My-Linh Thai (D-Bellevue), to provide a confidential, stigma-free space for physicians and physician assistants to seek...