House passes bill to cut vehicle pollution, increase number of electric cars Washington motorists would use fuel that emits fewer greenhouse gases – and likely pay more for it –…
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: House passes Blake bill to improve drought response
OLYMPIA—This evening, on a 79-17 vote, the House of Representatives passed a drought preparedness and response measure to modernize Washington’s drought statutes. “Right now, each time we’re hit by a…
Wednesday, January 29
Legislature making progress on bills addressing homelessness Washington state lawmakers are making progress on legislation to “address the crisis” of homelessness, Democratic legislative leaders said Tuesday. Several bills are expected…
Rep. Doglio’s ‘Buy Clean-Buy Fair Act’ Considered in Capital Budget Committee
OLYMPIA—Today, the House Capital Budget Committee considered legislation by Rep. Beth Doglio (D-Olympia) that will make sure every taxpayer dollar spent procuring structural building materials for certain state construction and…
Tuesday, January 28
Swedish health care workers begin three-day strike Under bright umbrellas and sheer plastic ponchos, striking nurses and other staff gathered in heavy rain outside Swedish Medical Center on First Hill…