OLYMPIA – Legislation to increase funding for the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program (MPCP) run by Washington Filmworks passed the Legislature today. HB 1914, sponsored by Rep. Marcus Riccelli, D-Spokane, increases…
Thursday, March 10
Budget deal reached in Olympia pays for renter relief, mental health, student loan program Washington’s Democratic lawmakers Wednesday announced a $64.1 billion state budget deal that pumps new dollars into…
House and Senate Democrats announce supplemental budget that invests in families, schools, jobs
OLYMPIA – Legislative Democratic leaders announced today a supplemental budget agreement that invests heavily in working families across the state by funding schools, workforce development and retention, and services to…
“It shouldn’t always be women taking a back seat in their careers”: Rep. Jesse Johnson announces he will not seek re-election
OLYMPIA – Rep. Jesse Johnson (D-Federal Way) released the following statement announcing his decision to not run for re-election: “After careful consideration, I have decided to finish out my term…
Wednesday, March 9
WA advisory group recommends against adding COVID vaccine to school-required immunizations A state advisory group has decided against recommending a COVID-19 vaccine requirement for students in K-12 schools, leaving one…