Washington takes ‘historic’ step toward full funding for special education Washington lawmakers are on the cusp of eliminating a special education funding cap, which critics said was straining school finances,…
Ferguson Signs Fosse Bill Strengthening Workforce Development & Public Works Transparency
OLYMPIA – Today, Governor Ferguson signed House Bill 1549 into law modifying the responsible bidder criteria for public works projects. The bill further supports workforce development in construction through training for apprentices;…
Timmons bill strengthening local public transportation policy headed to Governors’ desk
OLYMPIA – Today, the Washington State Legislature took a major step toward ensuring representation and meaningful participation in public transportation policy. The State Senate passed House Bill 1418 off the…
Governor Signs Taylor Bill Bringing Parity to End-of-life Care for All Washingtonians
OLYMPIA – Pregnant individuals can now make critical decisions about their own healthcare wishes in the state’s advance directive laws thanks to House Bill 1215, sponsored by Rep. Jamila…
Taylor Bill Strengthens Background Checks to Protect Vulnerable Populations
OLYMPIA – Washington is facing a shortage of qualified caregivers for individuals with physical or developmental disabilities, in part due to long wait times for applicant background checks….