WA lawmakers consider minimum wage requirement for incarcerated workers There are 2,200 incarcerated people across Washington who have jobs. They’re employed in prison facilities. They might be welders, food service…
Macri, Ramel Introduce Stability Measures to Stop Excessive Rent Hikes
OLYMPIA – Democratic lawmakers are addressing the growing need for rent stability through a new pair of bills introduced today. Announced at a press briefing this morning, Rep. Nicole Macri…
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Special education spending, oversight top priorities for WA lawmakers This year, Washington state lawmakers are making big promises to fund and improve the education services that help roughly 158,449 disabled…
Rule Introduces Bill to Amend Vehicle Pursuit Policy
OLYMPIA—In 2021, the Washington Legislature passed a bill regulating police tactics and equipment. One of the provisions of the bill limited vehicle pursuits to instances where there is probable cause…
Alvarado: Remove barriers to opportunity for all
OLYMPIA—First-term lawmaker Rep. Emily Alvarado (D-Seattle) says she is focused on economic opportunity, bold action to address our housing crisis, and equity. “We need strong reforms to break down…