The week before session the Washington Supreme Court decided the McCleary case unanimously in favor of the plaintiffs – two families and a number of school districts who claimed that…
Landmark Supreme Court Case
Bills in state legislature aim to improve state’s Energy Independence Act
OLYMPIA – Legislation being introduced in the Legislature would modify the state’s Energy Independence Act to better reflect Washington’s economy and unique energy mix, while maintaining the state’s push toward…
Media Advisory: Wylie’s government reform bill to be heard tomorrow
WHAT: Rep. Sharon Wylie’s HB 2452 public hearing – this measure aims to consolidate and streamline the state’s purchasing process by centralizing the authority and responsibility for the development,…
Liias signs legal brief to Supreme Court defending health insurance reform law
OLYMPIA – Rep. Marko Liias and 16 other Washington state legislators have joined forces in signing an amicus brief defending the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act. Boasting 518 signatures…
Open-government training measure introduced in House
OLYMPIA: Rep. Gerry Pollet (D-North Seattle) has introduced legislation to provide open-government training for elected and appointed officials, as well as public records officers. House Bill 2572 would ensure…