OLYMPIA — A top lawmaker is lamenting the loss just now, Friday afternoon — the day after the 2012 Legislature staggered to its denouement in the midnight hour on Thursday,…
Rep. Gutiérrez Kenney’s March 9 e-memo
Dear Neighbors, The Legislature adjourned just after midnight Thursday, the end of the scheduled 60-day session. I’m sorry to say that there are still a few things left unfinished and…
Legislature passes measure to help homeowners in crisis
OLYMPIA—Struggling homeowners will get much needed help from the state in a measure passed by the Legislature earlier this week. House Bill 2614, sponsored by State Rep. Phyllis Gutiérrez Kenney…
“A great teacher in every classroom” – Governor signs teacher- and principal-evaluation bill
OLYMPIA – Today, the governor signed into law a bipartisan bill that will give teachers and principals the tools to ensure every child has a high-quality education. SB 5895, the…
Legislature passes bill to ease Tacoma Narrows Bridge tolls increases
OLYMPIA — The state would defer sales taxes that are helping drive increases in Tacoma Narrows Bridge tolls under legislation passed by the Legislature this evening. Senate Bill 6073 would…