The state’s economy will get a boost from entrepreneurs tapping into a 21st-century model of financial backing to start businesses and create jobs, under the Washington Jobs Act of 2014,…
Legislature passes student success measure
Today, just a few minutes before the 5 o’clock cutoff deadline, the Washington State Senate gave its overwhelming approval to a measure aimed at boosting student success across the state….
Senate OKs Rep. Morris’ bill for third new ferry
The state would update its aging ferry fleet with a new boat and sustain shipyard jobs under a bill approved by the Senate today. “This is a win for Washington,”…
Legislature passes bill requested by Governor and Attorney General to protect Washington’s military personnel and veterans
A bill jointly requested by Attorney General Bob Ferguson and Governor Jay Inslee to increase economic protections for Washington’s military personnel and veterans passed the Legislature today with strong bipartisan…
Rep. Blake’s Legislative Update for March 7, 2014
We are less than one week away from the end of this short legislative session and there is a lot to report on. First, all House & Senate passed budgets…