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…
Rep. Clibborn: It’s been an honor to serve
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…
Washington Voting Rights Act passes legislature
From The Seattle Globalist – The Washington Voting Rights Act has passed both chambers of the legislature — sending the bill to Gov Jay Inslee. … “It sets up a collaborative process for communities…
Washington’s Voting Rights Act aims to give minorities more voice at polls
From KUOW.org – State lawmakers passed the Washington Voting Rights Act this week, meant to give underrepresented minority groups a larger voice in elections. And that could mean more district-based voting…