Washington House aims to close Northwest immigration jail The Washington House of Representatives voted Tuesday to ban for-profit, private detention facilities in the state, in a move aimed at shutting…
Simmons’ voting-rights bill OK’d by House
OLYMPIA — The state House passed a key civil-rights bill Wednesday in virtual Olympia, opting to automatically restore voting rights to persons who have been released from full incarceration by…
Riccelli Bill to Expand Access to Audio-Only Telehealth Passes House
OLYMPIA – The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the necessary and rapid expansion of telehealth. Telehealth is a safe and easy way for people to get medical advice without risking…
Shewmake bill to protect flood insurance eligibility passes House
OLYMPIA – Today, the state House passed a bill from Rep. Sharon Shewmake (D-Bellingham) to ensure that flood insurance eligibility for Washington state residents isn’t threatened. The Federal Emergency Management…
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Berry Bill to Protect Temporary Workers Passes House
OLYMPIA – Temporary workers are twice as likely to be injured on the job as their permanently employed peers. That disparity is even greater in higher risk industries such as…