“A giant step for civil rights” OLYMPIA – In a remote ceremony required by COVID-19 safety measures, Gov. Jay Inslee today signed House Bill 1078, a measure sponsored by Rep….
Rep. Simmons’ voting-rights bill signed into law
Wednesday, April 1
State Senate passes bill that bans chokeholds, sets standards for police tactics The Washington state Senate approved a bill Tuesday that would set standards for police tactics and equipment statewide,…
Tuesday, April 6
Bill to honor Billy Frank Jr. with statue in D.C. heads to Gov. Inslee’s desk The full Washington state Legislature has now approved a bill to honor the late Billy…
Senate passes Harris-Talley’s bill easing impact fees on early learning facilities, will head to Governor’s Desk
OLYMPIA – Yesterday, the Senate passed HB 1331 35-13, sponsored by Rep. Kirsten Harris-Talley (D-Seattle), giving local cities and counties the ability to reduce impact fees for affordability in building and…
Monday, April 5
WA pushes beyond clearing sexual assault evidence kits Turned away at the hospital, all but ignored at the police station and her case ultimately dismissed despite internal injuries and evidence…