From The Columbian: Gov. Inslee signs oil train safety bill By Lauren Dake, Columbian political writer Published: May 14, 2015, 12:44 PM Updated: May 14, 2015, 7:40 PM…
Monday, May 18
PRINT Ballard News Tribune Kohl-Welles’ latest anti-trafficking bill signed into law (Kohl-Welles) Bellingham Herald (subscription required) Railroads required to plan for a worst-case oil train spill in Washington state…
Where we are on mental health and marijuana
Hello friends, It’s an unfortunate reality that special session is needed in order to finish the budget process. While I was hopeful and optimistic we could finish on time, Senate…
Friday, May 15
PRINT Associated Press Governor signs ‘Joel’s Law’ allowing families to ask judge to commit suicidal, dangerous relatives (Walkinshaw) USDA creates new government certification for GMO-free foods Bullying drops, but 1…
Rep. Kristine Lytton’s Special Session Update
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Week 3 of special session is coming to a close and there has been a lot of discussion about higher education funding. Since the recession, funding…