House Democrats’ budget focused on pandemic recovery The $58 billion House plan released Friday spends less than the Senate’s approximately $59 billion proposal, but both plans look to increase spending…
Thursday, April 1
Inslee: All Washingtonians 16 and up will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine starting April 15 All Washingtonians 16 years and older will become eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine on April…
Ryu’s local tax revenue for housing and homelessness bill wins final approval by legislature

Ryu’s local tax revenue for housing and homelessness bill wins final approval by legislature OLYMPIA—Cities and counties in Washington will have one more tool to deliver affordable housing and homelessness…
Governor signs Leavitt’s food and cash assistance bill

OLYMPIA – Today, Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law a bill from state Rep. Mari Leavitt (D-University Place) to bolster economic recovery and provide food and cash assistance to families…
Wednesday, March 31
Bill to ban private prisons in Washington state heads to Inslee’s desk A bill that would ban private detention facilities in Washington state — outlawing the renewal of a contract…