In a unanimous vote, the Senate passed SHB 1651, the Youth Opportunities Act that will seal juvenile records at age 18 for most youth offenders. The foundation of our state’s…
Prioritizing mental health, preventing tragedies
On July 5, 2013, Doug and Nancy Reuter received the most heartbreaking news of their lives: their 28-year-old son, Joel, was dead. Joel had struggled with bi-polar disorder since 2004…
Rep. Habib’s bill to aid entrepreneurs, create jobs wins Senate approval
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,”…