OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law a bill Attorney General Bob Ferguson partnered on with Rep. Sharlett Mena, D-Tacoma, to ensure a utility operator cannot shut off Washingtonians’…
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29th District Legislative Update: César Chávez Day, Budget Investments, and WA Hospitality Grant
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Thank you to everyone who attended the second 29th District town hall on March 18th. It was wonderful to hear directly from constituents and learn more…
Proposal aims at keeping people alive during extreme heat
Legislation prohibiting involuntary termination of electric or water services during extreme hot weather was approved by the state House of Representatives 64-31. Current law prohibits utilities from terminating heat utility…
WA law would protect residents with unpaid utility bills during heat advisory. Here’s how
On Tuesday, the Washington state House passed a new bill aiming to protect vulnerable Washingtonians from dangerous heat waves. Now the legislation awaits Senate approval. If cemented into state law,…
We Should Rank Our Votes in Presidential Primaries
Every legally cast vote should count and every voter should feel like they had their say. I think we can all agree on that. Unfortunately, in Washington’s 2020 Democratic Presidential…
WA could ban use of cancer-causing chemicals in makeup, hair care
When Erika Schreder’s 13-year-old daughter came home from the salon, she had styling gel in her braids. The product, Shine ‘n Jam Extra Hold Conditioning Styling Gel, is sold at…