OLYMPIA – With only 75 Southern Resident orcas left in the Puget Sound area, Gov. Jay Inslee signed legislation on Wednesday, May 8 to help with orca recovery by preventing oil…
Governor signs oil spill prevention, orca recovery legislation
Permanent daylight saving time measure signed by governor
OLYMPIA – With the stroke a pen, Washington state is telling Congress it wants to be on daylight saving time year-round. Rep. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane), sponsored HB 1196, which passed…
Fitzgibbon bill puts key orca task force recommendations into state law
OLYMPIA – Several measures to help protect endangered Southern Resident killer whales were signed into law today, including a bill codifying key recommendations of the governor’s orca task force. Sponsored…
Morris bill is last step needed to preserve Harriet Spanel State Forest
OLYMPIA – A bill finalizing protection of the Harriet Spanel State Forest near Bellingham was signed into law today, capping off a 16-year effort to protect the land for recreation…
Governor signs bill guaranteeing meal and rest breaks for nurses
OLYMPIA – After years of getting close, a key patient safety and worker fairness bill was finally signed into law today. Rep. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane) sponsored SHB 1155, which provides…