In what one member called a righting of past wrongs, the Senate gave final legislative approval March 5 to a bill that allows tribal members to clear their state criminal…
Weekly E-Newsletter: Funding our schools
It’s been a busy week in Olympia! We’ve spent every day on the House floor considering bills that have passed out of the Senate as well as the 2014 House…
Weekly E-Newsletter: Funding our schools
It’s been a busy week in Olympia! We’ve spent every day on the House floor considering bills that have passed out of the Senate as well as the 2014 House…
Suicide-prevention training requirement soon to become law
Earlier today the Senate unanimously passed House Bill 2315, which requires certain health professionals in Washington state to complete six hours of training in suicide assessment, treatment, and management as…
Columbian editorial: Speak up, Vancouver
Columbian Editorial Board Where are the voices from Vancouver? Spokane has been heard. Bellingham has weighed in. Seattle is speaking up. Even the state House of Representatives has taken steps…