“Yesterday, the state’s Department of Commerce announced five grants it is awarding to Innovation Partnership Zones (IPZs) across the Washington. I was very happy to hear that one of the…
Kirby wants tougher penalties for first-time DUIs and for repeat offenders
Lawmaker targets ‘loopholes in the law that repeat offenders use to continue their irresponsible behavior’ OLYMPIA – A Tacoma lawmaker is prime-sponsoring three legislative proposals to stiffen significantly the punishment…
Could cannabis help ease our state’s budget crisis?
Rep. Dickerson’s legislation could generate $400 million per biennium for Washington OLYMPIA—State Rep. Mary Lou Dickerson introduced legislation today that could generate $400 million of new revenue for the state…
Rep. Troy Kelley continues efforts to keep communities safe
OLYMPIA – Last year, Rep. Troy Kelley (D-Tacoma) sponsored legislation to improve the way bail is administered in Washington. Today, he testified on behalf of his House Bill 1194 to…
Joint statements from Sen. Nick Harper, Rep. John McCoy, and Rep. Mike Sells on the sale of Kimberly-Clark’s Everett mill
Sen. Nick Harper, D-Everett “Protecting jobs in this region is our No. 1 priority. If Snohomish County and its workers emerge better off, then the sale seems prudent. “Kimberly-Clark prides…