OLYMPIA – Today, the House passed the Fair Start for Kids Act, sponsored by Rep. Tana Senn (D-Mercer Island), to address the child care crisis and make child care more…
House passes Senn bill to expand access to child care
Tuesday, March 9
People of color across Cascadia speak up against climate change Communities of color, low-income people and other marginalized groups are disproportionately impacted by the effects of climate change, according to…
The House Hot Sheet for Week 9 of the 2021 Legislative Session
Monday – Tuesday Week 9 will continue House floor action right up until the House of Origin cutoff at 5 p.m. on Tuesday. Wednesday Wednesday brings committee hearings on…
Riccelli Bill to Strengthen Washington’s Public Health System Passes State House
OLYMPIA – A bill to strengthen and significantly improve Washington’s foundational public health system passed the Washington House of Representatives today with a bipartisan vote. Originally requested by Gov. Jay…
Monday, March 8
Washington Senate approves new tax on capital gains Profits on the sale of stocks and bonds in excess of $250,000 would be subject to a new tax on capital gains…