9 things state lawmakers did this session — and 1 they didn’t State lawmakers concluded a sometimes contentious 2022 session Thursday night after a final day highlighted by passage of…
Monday, March 14
5 major things the Washington Legislature approved in 2022 Election years mean short, 60-day sessions at the Washington State Legislature. And, while sometimes that means lawmakers don’t do all that…
Bill to Increase Incentives for Motion Pictures to Film in Washington Passes Legislature
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…