Friends, I know you are all aware that we are in a “Special Session.” Unfortunately, the House and the Senate Republicans could not come to consensus regarding the budget. The…
Governor signs Kilduff law to give every disabled person a chance

OLYMPIA—Parents and children who’ll be helped by the ABLE Act came to the state capitol to join Gov. Jay Inslee he signed the bill into law. “If you believe in…
Monday, May 4
PRINT Associated Press Washington state officials withdraw shellfish spray permit Aberdeen Daily World Following backlash, oyster growers ask DOE to quash permit they had sought Bothell Reporter Sen. Frockt…
Legislative Update-Special Session Edition

The Special Session Begins We started the special session this week with actually a fair amount of work getting done. The major discussion around the biennial budget is still…
Governor signs Pettigrew bills into law

OLYMPIA – Prioritizing families, small businesses, and communities, Rep. Eric Pettigrew, D-Renton, championed legislation that was signed into law by Governor Inslee, House Bill 1674 and House Bill 1516. HB…