Budget update The state revenue collections are looking up for the first time since the spring of 2010, giving state budget writers a second bit of good news this month….
Rep. Orwall’s February 16/2012 e-memo
House passes regulatory relief for colleges and universities
OLYMPIA—State Rep. Larry Springer’s work on regulatory relief for Washington businesses and local governments could soon pay off for Washington’s cash-strapped colleges and universities. The House voted unanimously today for…
Legislative Session Update
House Democrats move priority bills before cutoff
February 14, 2012 OLYMPIA – From foster care to health care, House Democrats are pushing forward on priority legislation this session. After today’s cutoff for House bills to clear the…
House approves child welfare reforms
OLYMPIA – Ahead of the cutoff deadline for house of origin legislation, lawmakers approved a package of bills Monday and Tuesday creating a firm foundation for child welfare reform in…