OLYMPIA – Washington’s long-held restriction on public utilities offering public broadband service directly to residents is one step closer to being overturned after the House voted 60-37 to pass the…
Public Broadband Act Passes House
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: House passes bill banning private prisons
(Versión en español más abajo) OLYMPIA—This morning, the House of Representatives said “no more” to abuses at private detention facilities in Washington state by passing House Bill 1090 with great…
Rule bill supporting children in need passes state House
OLYMPIA – The state House voted today to pass a bill from Rep. Alicia Rule (D-Blaine) that helps families with young children struggling with homelessness. The legislation, HB 1221, passed…
Tuesday, February 23
Tax reform, tenant protection bills still alive in Olympia Lawmakers in Olympia have spent much of the pandemic trying to write new laws to help people through a difficult time….
Monday, February 22
Inslee signs $2.2 billion relief package to support schools, businesses, renters, and immigrants A fresh round of federal aid will soon be flowing to Washington businesses and individuals hit hard…