WASHINGTON STATE
HOUSE DEMOCRATS
OLYMPIA—When faced with a terminal illness or sudden accident, having end-of-life care instructions can provide peace of mind and lessen anxiety for friends and family who might have to make…
OLYMPIA— Today the House passed HB 1222 sponsored by Rep. Chris Stearns (D-Auburn) that carves out exemptions to the Public Records Act for Washington’s Gambling Commission to protect against…
OLYMPIA – The Washington State House of Representatives passed House Bill 1302, allowing municipalities to waive utility connection charges for organizations practicing industrial symbiosis. This initiative promotes sustainability, resource efficiency,…
‘We cannot feed ourselves as a country’: Northwest agriculture could be in jeopardy if mass deportations happen, farm groups warn Washington State Dairy Federation Executive Director Dan Wood doesn’t carry…
Is it a “spending problem?” This year, budget writers in Olympia are contending with a $12 billion shortfall in the state budget. Speaker Jinkins’ self-described “wonky take” on this question…