Print Associated Press State’s high-school graduation rate remains about 79 percent Retention of female submariners on par with men Senate passes one-time statewide property tax cut (Rolfes) Washington Legislature OKs bill…
Tharinger: Construction budgets invests in public schools, mental health and environment
OLYMPIA—Changes to the state’s $4.2 billion construction budget will put more funding into building schools, mental health facilities and environmental projects, said Rep. Steve Tharinger, D-Dungeness, chair of the House…
Rep. Clibborn: It’s been an honor to serve
OLYMPIA—After serving in the House of Representatives since 2003, Rep. Judy Clibborn (D-Mercer Island) said she is most proud of working in a bipartisan manner with lawmakers from every corner…
Jesse Jones’ Push for ‘Free Credit Freeze For All’ Heads to Governor’s Desk
From JesseJones.com – Jesse Jones has been on his crusade for ‘Free Credit Freezes for All’ since last year. He wanted to make sure Washington consumers would not have to pay…
Washington minds the gap: Legislature passes Equal Pay Opportunity Act
OLYMPIA—It was 1943 when Washington passed a law making it illegal to pay a woman less than a man for similar work. Three-quarters of a century later, a white woman…