Funding for schools, parks and jobs OLYMPIA — Lawmakers in the House proposed a bipartisan $3.1 billion construction budget that focuses on job creation and fully funds $390 million in…
House unveils bipartisan construction budget
In the House Monday
The House will convene at 10:00 this morning for caucuses. No action on bills is planned. 12:15 – 1:00 pm HHR A: Ways and Means Chair Ross Hunter, with Vice-Chair…
Legislature passes Kilmer/Rolfes legislation to help veterans
OLYMPIA — Legislation to eliminate unnecessary training for military veterans who seek civilian employment is on its way to the governor to be signed into law. Senate Bill 5307, sponsored…
Legislature offers businesses easier compliance with workplace rulings
OLYMPIA – Building contractors confused by the appeals process at the state Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) will see a marked improvement at the agency thanks to a bill…
Foreclosure Fairness Act one step from becoming law
OLYMPIA—Moved by the story of a woman in her district facing the loss of her family’s home, state Rep. Tina Orwall wrote a bill that will bring solutions to many…