Washington temporarily bans use of credit scores to set insurance rates Washington state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler has issued an emergency rule prohibiting insurers from using credit scoring to set…
Historic $5.7 billion construction budget rebuilds economy, invests in broadband
OLYMPIA—The proposed state construction budget by House Capital Budget Chair Steve Tharinger (D-Port Townsend) would fund $5.7 billion in construction projects throughout the state, including a massive investment to boost broadband internet…
MEDIA ADVISORY: 42nd Legislative District to Host Virtual Town Hall
WHO: Reps. Alicia Rule and Sharon Shewmake WHAT: Virtual town hall with 42nd Legislative District residents WHEN: Monday, March 29 at 6 p.m. WHERE: Streamed live on Facebook, Twitter and…
Tuesday, March 23
Which housing bills are still alive in the Legislature? Dozens of bills about housing are making their way through the state legislature. Several key tenant protection bills — including ones…
Two-year transportation budget proposal saved by federal stimulus funding
OLYMPIA—“Last year, transportation was in a terrible fiscal position due to revenue losses from the COVID pandemic, the pending I-976 case, and the need to fund fish passages,” said House…