WA removes legal immigration status requirements for professional licenses Washington residents without permanent legal immigration status will soon be able to get professional licenses for jobs once closed to them….
Bronoske firefighter legislation signed by governor.
OLYMPIA – The governor has signed a pair of bills sponsored by Rep. Dan Bronoske, D-Lakewood, that help recognize deceased firefighters and assist in fire fighter training. House Bill 2091…
Octopuses in Washington to remain in their little hideaways beneath the waves, safe from farming.
OLYMPIA – Legislation preventing the farming of Octopus in Washington State has been signed by the governor. Sponsored by Rep. Strom Peterson, D-Edmonds, House Bill 1153 prohibits the farming of…
Gov. Signs Bill to Recognize Lunar New Year
OLYMPIA – In a historic move celebrating diversity and cultural richness, Governor Inslee was joined by members of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities to sign…
Wednesday, March 13
Key health takeaways from WA’s 2024 legislative session Health care affordability, workforce shortages and access to care remained top of mind for lawmakers during this year’s legislative session — and…