We’re heading into the home stretch of the 2016 legislative session with each chamber considering bills passed by the other. The heavy lifting around the three budgets (operating, capital and…
Fairness, funding and families
Thursday, March 3
Print Associated Press Legislature passes increase of drunk driving penalties Jury sides with worker in hospital retaliation case Groups sue EPA for not finalizing ‘fish consumption’ rule Yakima scraps plan…
Senate passes amended Sheena Henderson Law
OLYMPIA – By a 48-0 vote, the state Senate passed an amended version of Sheena and Chris Henderson’s Law, HB 1448. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane), addresses…
Legislative update from Rep. Van De Wege: One week to go
One week left in Olympia With only a week left, I’m working hard to make sure we get some important bills passed. We’re still passing bills, and the House is…
House Approves Rep. Fey’s State Patrol Bill
Wednesday, March 2, 2016 House Approves Rep. Fey’s State Patrol Bill Strong bipartisan support for officer recruitment and retention OLYMPIA – With a 85-12 vote, the House of Representatives passed…