OLYMPIA—Did you know that 2023 saw the largest number of traffic fatalities since 1990? “Speeding and substance use are the leading factors in traffic deaths,” said Rep. Brandy Donaghy (D-Mill…
Donaghy traffic safety bill passes the House
Street bill expanding eligibility for non-profits providing affordable housing passes the House
OLYMPIA – A bill to expand property tax exemption for nonprofits providing affordable rental housing passed the Washington House of Representatives. Sponsored by Chipalo Street, D-Seattle, House Bill 2012 addresses…
Two Fey traffic safety bills advance to the Senate
OLYMPIA—Two traffic safety bills, both sponsored by Rep. Jake Fey (D-Tacoma), have passed out of the House and will now be under consideration in the Senate. The first, House Bill…
Rep. Bateman bill addressing behavioral health workforce shortage passes House
A bill by Rep. Jessica Bateman (D-Olympia) that restructures and improves the public health system to address staffing shortages has passed the House with a vote of 97 to 0. …
Monday, February 12
The Boldt Decision’s impact on Indigenous rights, 50 years later Fifty years ago, a federal judge in Western Washington issued a decision that dramatically improved the economic – and legal…