OLYMPIA—Lawmakers from both parties joined together to vote for legislation that would boost tourism throughout the state. “This is great news, especially for small towns and rural Washington,” said Rep….
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Bill to address police shootings passes House
OLYMPIA – House Bill 2908, which will create a task force to review current laws, practices and policies regarding the use of deadly force passed out of the House yesterday…
Group of House Democrats sends letter to Inslee supporting acceptance of refugees
OLYMPIA – Today a group of 18 House Democrats sent a letter to Governor Inslee commending his leadership in the potential resettlement of thousands of families and orphans from war-torn…
Rep. Ryu elected chair of Community Development, Housing and Tribal Affairs
OLYMPIA—Rep. Cindy Ryu (D-Shoreline) is the new chair of the House Community Development, Housing and Tribal Affairs Committee, which also oversees efforts to help veterans and boost tourism in Washington…
Statement from Rep. Cindy Ryu on the fatal shooting by police in Pasco
We have a problem in America, and in Washington state, with violence and death. I support the governor’s decision to have the state’s attorney general review the county prosecutor’s decision…