Monday The House kicks off the 2023 Legislative Session with opening ceremonies, including swearing in of representatives and election of the Speaker of the House, Speaker Pro Tempore, and Deputy…
Bill aims to eliminate cost-sharing for patients seeking abortions
OLYMPIA – In Washington, abortions must be covered by all state-regulated health plans that cover maternity services, but out-of-pocket costs can currently be a burden for patients. Sen. Annette Cleveland (D-Vancouver) and Rep. Jessica Bateman (D-Olympia) are looking to ease that…
Friday, January 6
Lawmakers aim to tackle drug laws and homelessness Washington lawmakers return to Olympia Monday with several pressing issues to address — chief among them, revising Washington’s criminal drug laws and…
Thursday, January 5
Here’s how Washington might get consumer bottle recycling, eliminate waste production Washington legislators are taking another swing at improving recycling and eliminating waste production in the state, and have introduced…
Bateman and Barkis unite behind middle housing legislation
OLYMPIA—Everyone deserves a home, yet the dream of home ownership is out of reach for too many families, says Rep. Jessica Bateman (D-Olympia), who’s introducing bipartisan legislation to boost the…