Yesterday, Governor Jay Inslee signed into law Rep. Tina Orwall’s measure requiring that DNA products secured in connection with a felony violent or sex offense be preserved: throughout the length…
Inslee signs DNA preservation bill into law
Foster youth with medical concerns to receive extended care
Foster youth often face a difficult transition into adulthood when services typically end. Legislation signed into law Monday, sponsored by Sen. Joe Fain and Rep. Tina Orwall, will provide extended…
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The story of a brave little girl shows why the ABLE Act is important
A new story by Kari Bray in The Everett Herald explains the ABLE Act by telling the story of Emma Patterson, a brave little 13-year-old girl: Law aims to help people with…
New proposal targets carbon reduction, rural economic growth
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 11, 2015 New proposal targets carbon reduction, rural economic growth OLYMPIA – As legislators continue work to come to an agreement on the state operating budget…