2018 Session Wrap-up We did it! What a whirlwind of a session! We’ve heard from many old timers that this was the fastest-paced, most intense session they’ve ever experienced…and we…
New law creates partnerships between local police and mental health professionals
OLYMPIA—A law by Rep. John Lovick (D-Mill Creek) will create partnerships to help local law enforcement officers respond to calls that involve mental health issues. “Officers testified that behavioral health…
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
PRINT AP Off the sideline: Students, women, teachers embrace activism Head of technical college in Tacoma fired Aberdeen Daily World Wheels of justice turning slowly in massive poaching cases Bainbridge…
Sawyer bill to end cycle of family poverty signed into law
OLYMPIA – Services, programs and organizations focused on poverty will better coordinate and expand their efforts to address “intergenerational poverty” thanks to a bill signed into law today by Gov….
Governor signs Equal Pay Opportunity Act
OLYMPIA—This morning, in his conference room packed with lawmakers, advocates and supporters, Gov. Jay Inslee signed the Equal Pay Opportunity Act into law. Washington was one the first states in…