As the attention focuses on some major modifications to the state’s unemployment insurance system moving through the Legislature in order to provide tax relief to businesses and extended benefits to…
Rep. Cody and Sen. Keiser: repealing health care reform would hurt WA
Seniors would pay more for Medicare, and budget would also take a hit OLYMPIA — The two chairs of the health care committees in the state capitol say what’s happening…
Tharinger’s ‘SoundCorps’ bill creates jobs, streamlines government
OLYMPIA – Rep. Steve Tharinger (D – Sequim) introduced a bill today that creates jobs, restores Puget Sound, and streamlines government. House Bill 1294 would consolidate the Washington Conservation Corps…
Kagi, Ryu bill to encourage cooperative planning for Point Wells development
OLYMPIA — To promote consistent, orderly urban development, state Reps. Ruth Kagi, D-Lake Forest Park, and Cindy Ryu, D-Shoreline, have introduced legislation to ensure that Snohomish County, the City of…
House early action budget bill cuts shortfall; preserves basic ed, kids’ healthcare
OLYMPIA – The House unveiled a plan today that takes another $340 million bite out of the current budget shortfall while maintaining current funding levels for basic education and Apple…