WASHINGTON STATE
HOUSE DEMOCRATS
OLYMPIA—Workforce shortages continue to impact Washingtonians across the state. One area that witnessed severe strain is the health care industry. As a result, healthcare access, particularly dental care, was greatly…
OLYMPIA—Education has always played an important role in the life of Rep. Joe Timmons (D-Bellingham). Prior to joining the Legislature, he worked as a preschool teacher and as an administrator…
OLYMPIA— Governor Inslee has signed into law House Bill 1522 providing increased accountability for sexual misconduct at institutions of higher education. Representative Gerry Pollet, D- North Seattle, championed the legislation…
OLYMPIA – Reproductive and gender-affirming care providers have a new layer of protection under new legislation approved by the Legislature this year. Sponsored by Rep. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane), HB 1340…
Washington lawmakers in final negotiations over budget, domestic violence funding Organizations that provide services to crime victims are facing a 30% cut in federal funding. Those funds came from penalties…