Coronavirus overshadows state lawmakers’ many hits and misses The 2020 regular legislative session is coming to a close. It didn’t unfold the way anyone thought it would, nor is it…
Johnson Passes Education, Environment, and At-Risk Youth Bills through Legislature
OLYMPIA – In his very first legislative session, Rep. Jesse Johnson, D-Federal Way, prioritized youth, children, and infants as he worked in Olympia. That led to the passage of four…
State operating budget invests in housing, public health
OLYMPIA – Budget leaders in the House and Senate today unveiled a $1 billion, 2020 supplemental operating budget that provides an additional $160 million to address housing and homelessness as…
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Legislature approves anti-swatting measure
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Legislature has approved a bill to increase punishments for false emergency reporting. Known as swatting, this practice sends heavily armed law enforcement to the homes…
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Bill repealing Boeing tax break clears the state Senate The state Senate on Tuesday approved a much-worked bill to repeal a tax break for Boeing — but not give it…