What does Microsoft want from the Legislature? Here are 3 things Microsoft President Brad Smith on Thursday answered questions from state government reporters in Olympia about the corporation’s legislative priorities….
Rep. Eric Pettigrew to retire from Legislature in January 2021
OLYMPIA – In a move that took many by surprise, state Rep. Eric Pettigrew (D-37th) announced this morning (Thu., Jan. 30) that he will retire from the Washington State Legislature…
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: House passes bill to help fund projects in distressed communities
OLYMPIA—Organizations in very distressed and low-income areas could soon get much needed Capital Budget funding for projects that serve their communities if a bill passed by the House today reaches…
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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…