Olympia – Washington’s small businesses will soon get more help in bidding for state contracts thanks to a successful measure (House Bill 1770) signed into state law by Gov. Chris…
Help for small businesses in bidding process signed into law
New transportation budget creates jobs and continues progress on transportation
OLYMPIA—The transportation budget signed today by Gov. Chris Gregoire is being hailed as a model of bipartisan cooperation that relies on balanced investments and cost-saving reforms to move forward on…
Springer law brings fiscal relief to cities and counties across Washington
OLYMPIA—Help is on the way to Washington cities and counties, which are struggling to maintain services during the economic downturn without piling on additional taxes. Gov. Chris Gregoire today signed…
Governor signs Probst’s PASS Act into law
Reform aimed at cutting high-school dropout rate OLYMPIA — Everybody talks about fixing the high school dropout rate. Now Washington State has a new law that will use proven tactics to…
Governor signs Rep. Roberts foster youth bill to help young adults stay in school, on track
OLYMPIA – The Governor yesterday signed the Fostering Connections to Success Act, a bill sponsored by State Rep. Mary Helen Roberts (D-Lynnwood) that bolsters state efforts to help foster youth…