OLYMPIA—Five years after tragedy Washington finally has important safety updates for construction cranes as Gov. Jay Inslee signed HB 2022 into law. Sponsored by Rep. Julia Reed (D-36), the…
Important crane safety updates signed into law
Thursday, March 28
Washington legislators voted this session to add the perspective of marginalized communities into state learning standards Nearly 40 years ago, Cal Anderson was appointed to the Washington House of Representatives,…
Gov. Signs Farivar Bills into Law to Empowering Communities, Supporting Child Sex Abuse Survivors & Addressing Antitrust Practices
OLYMPIA – Yesterday, Governor Inslee signed House Bills 1541, 1618, and 2072 into law. All introduced by Representative Darya Farivar (D-North Seattle), the legislation represents an effort to utilize the…
Wednesday, March 27
State spending to rise tenfold on housing for people with developmental disabilities Housing for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is about to see another boost in state funding. Lawmakers…
Governor signs Donaghy bill on traffic safety into law.
OLYMPIA— The Washington Traffic Safety Commission recently released data showing that 800 people lost their lives on Washington roads in 2023—the highest number seen in our state since 1990. “Speeding and…