OLYMPIA – Toxic algae blooms are polluting some of Washington’s lakes, rivers and streams, but a new measure signed by the Governor today will help reduce this harmful and costly…
“Clean Fertilizers, Healthier Lakes and Rivers Act” becomes law
Governor signs law allowing beer and wine tastings at farmers markets
OLYMPIA—Washingtonians in many parts of the state will soon be able to sample some of Washington’s award-winning wines and microbrews at a nearby farmers market. Gov. Chris Gregoire today signed…
Democrats call for referendum to rescue mental-health services
OLYMPIA—Forty-four House Democrats are calling for a statewide referendum that asks voters to end sales-tax preferences for out-of-state shoppers in order to save mental-health services for Washingtonians. Washington is the…
Rep. Reykdal’s April 13 Legislative Update: Two Weeks to Go in the Regular Session
By now almost everyone agrees this is the most punishing budget environment since the Great Depression. A regressive tax system coupled with a deep and persistent recession has forced legislators,…
Governor signs Hudgins bill streamlining compliance with workplace rulings
OLYMPIA – The Governor has signed into new state law a measure offered by state Rep.Zack Hudgins (D – Tukwila) that streamlines the appeals process at the state Department of…