Sending disabled students out of state gains WA lawmakers’ attention As schools in Washington continue to ship students with disabilities to other communities, state lawmakers say they plan to find…
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Governor signs Keeping Families Together Act
OLYMPIA—Earlier today, in a virtual ceremony, Governor Jay Inslee signed House Bill 1747 into law. Dubbed the “Keeping Families Together Act,” and sponsored by Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self, this legislation prioritizes preventative…
Senn bill addressing youth homelessness signed into law
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Today, Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law HB 1905, introduced by state Rep. Tana Senn, D-Mercer Island, to provide more services and resources to help ensure young…
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New Washington gun laws crack down on high-capacity ammo magazines, tighten open-carry rules Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed a package of bills Wednesday tightening the state’s gun laws, including a…
Support for people with developmental disabilities becomes law
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Today, Gov. Jay Inslee signed HB 1980 into law to allow Developmental Disabilities Administration clients to participate in both employment services and community access services. The bill,…