WA bill, if signed, would bring end to riot charges in juvenile detention Under a bill passed last week by Washington lawmakers, prison riot charges would no longer be brought…
House and Senate Democrats release updated progressive revenue proposal, hearings in coming days
House and Senate Democratic budget leaders released an updated legislative package to raise new progressive revenue and fund K-12 education and essential state services this week. It would raise nearly…
Paid Sick Leave Expansion for Immigration Proceedings Passes Senate, Heads to Governor
OLYMPIA – Workers in Washington could soon use their paid sick leave for immigration-related matters, thanks to Senate passage of House Bill 1875. The bill, now heading to the Governor’s…
Transit Oriented Development passes Senate
OLYMPIA – A smarter approach to addressing Washington’s housing shortage is possible thanks to HB 1491, or Transit Oriented Development, passing the Senate with bipartisan support. Sponsored by Rep. Julia…
Protecting the Dignity of Immigrants Amidst Federal Raids & Detention
Friends and neighbors, I came to this country as a refugee. I know what fear feels like. What we are witnessing today is not public safety. It is retribution. These…