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New law promises more help to small businesses

OLYMPIA—A new law signed by Gov. Chris Gregoire today ensures that small businesses will get upgraded services from the state Department of Commerce and Washington’s 34 Associate Development Organizations (ADOs).... READ MORE

Ryu bill to fight mortgage fraud signed into law

OLYMPIA—Gov. Chris Gregoire agrees with state Rep. Cindy Ryu that a mainstay of mortgage-fraud prosecutions in Washington needs to continue for at least five more years.  On Wednesday, Gregoire signed... READ MORE

Ryu’s first law helps communities create jobs

 OLYMPIA—Gov. Chris Gregoire today signed the first state law authored by Rep. Cindy Ryu. The law creates a new economic development tool that enables communities to invest in cutting edge... READ MORE

Cindy Ryu Statement on the Introduction of House Bill 2078

On Monday, 11 freshman Democratic state representatives introduced House Bill 2078, which reduces preferential tax breaks in order to provide $170 million in 2011-13 for K-3 class size reduction. Thirty-six... READ MORE

Ryu fraud-fighting bill passes Legislature, heads to Governor

OLYMPIA—State Rep. Cindy Ryu’s effort to preserve a key component of state and local efforts to combat mortgage fraud has cleared the final legislative hurdle and now only needs the... READ MORE