April 20, 2011 Dear friends and neighbors, We’re officially in the final days of the 105-day session. Sunday, April 24, is Sine Die, the last day of session. We’re spending…
DSHS must tighten benefit-card rules and crack down on fraud
Guest columnists Andy Hill and Troy Kelley argue the Washington state Department of Social and Health Services has done to little to prevent fraudulent use of its electronic benefits transfer…
Governor signs bill to address disproportionate number of felons entering state
OLYMPIA – Rep. Troy Kelley’s (D-Tacoma) continued efforts to cut costs and the number of dangerous felons entering Washington state paid off.
House sends Rep. Maxwell’s music education bill to Governor
OLYMPIA – Rep. Marcie Maxwell (D-Renton) continues her efforts to support Washington students by partnering with the nonprofit community to provide an innovative solution to help fund music education. In…
New law protects victims of serious domestic violence
OLYMPIA—With a stroke of her pen on Wednesday, Gov. Chris Gregoire strengthened legal protections for victims of severe domestic violence by making it harder for their abusers to terminate or…