Legislature tackled other issues along with COVID-19 Washington’s 2020 legislative session can be divided into two distinct parts: before cases of COVID-19 were discovered in the state, and after. In…
‘We’re stepping up’: House approves final supplemental budget addressing emergent needs across state
OLYMPIA – The House gave final approval today to a supplemental state operating budget focused on the state’s emergent needs such as housing insecurity and homelessness, child care access and…
House and Senate reach agreement on facial recognition rules
House and Senate reach agreement on facial recognition rules OLYMPIA – On Thursday, March 12, the Washington state House of Representatives and Senate reached a final compromise on legislation (Senate…
Spokane Lawmakers Applaud Funds for Local Construction Projects
OLYMPIA – Spokane is getting a big boost for local construction projects from the state capital budget which passed the Legislature today. In it are projects championed by Reps. Marcus…
House and Senate do not reach agreement on Washington Privacy Act
OLYMPIA – Rep. Zack Hudgins, D-Tukwila, issued the following statement today on the Washington Privacy Act (Senate Bill 6281). “Our modern innovation economy is fueled as much by the data…