OLYMPIA – For the 45,000 families receiving foreclosure notices this year, a new law could help them strike a deal with the bank to keep their homes. The Foreclosure Fairness…
Mark your calendar: foreclosure mediation begins July 22, 2011
New law brings more child-care safety and less red tape
OLYMPIA – Many people don’t know that, under current law, fingerprint-based background checks for child-care providers are only done on applicants who have not lived in Washington for at least…
Better conditions for Washington hens signed into law
OLYMPIA—Governor Chris Gregoire signed a brighter and better future into law for egg-laying hens and farmers across the state yesterday afternoon. The bill, hailed as historic by those in the…
New approach to higher education funding clears Legislature
OLYMPIA – The Legislature has passed a comprehensive higher education bill focused on keeping quality and access high, while also addressing reduced support from the state due to ongoing budget…
New law promises more help to small businesses
OLYMPIA—A new law signed by Gov. Chris Gregoire today ensures that small businesses will get upgraded services from the state Department of Commerce and Washington’s 34 Associate Development Organizations (ADOs)….