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Kloba’s People’s Privacy Act Clears Committee

OLYMPIA – Washington state is one step closer to stronger digital privacy protections as Rep. Shelley Kloba’s (D–Kenmore) People’s Privacy Act successfully advanced out of committee on February 14. This... READ MORE

Legislative Black Caucus Condemns House Bill 1959: A Threat to Racial Equity and Justice in Washington

The Washington State Legislative Black Caucus (WSLBC) strongly condemns House Bill 1959, which seeks to dismantle the Office of Equity and gut efforts aimed at achieving racial and social justice... READ MORE

Ortiz-Self releases statement on Governor Ferguson’s 2/13/25 press conference 

Para español, ver más abajo State Representative Lillian Ortiz-Self, D-Mukilteo, released the statement below on Governor Ferguson’s remarks about the Keep Washington Working Act during his press conference earlier today:... READ MORE

Taylor Bill Provides Equity in End-of-life Care Administration

OLYMPIA—When faced with a terminal illness or sudden accident, having end-of-life care instructions can provide peace of mind and lessen anxiety for friends and family who might have to make... READ MORE

Stearns Bill Protects Against Disclosure of Sensitive Information at WA’s Gambling Commission 

  OLYMPIA— Today the House passed HB 1222 sponsored by Rep. Chris Stearns (D-Auburn) that carves out exemptions to the Public Records Act for Washington’s Gambling Commission to protect against... READ MORE

House Passes Bill to Support Sustainability & Economic Development

OLYMPIA – The Washington State House of Representatives passed House Bill 1302, allowing municipalities to waive utility connection charges for organizations practicing industrial symbiosis. This initiative promotes sustainability, resource efficiency,... READ MORE

Simmons Bill to Open Pathways for Community-Based Health Care in Jails to Hear Public Testimony in the House Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee

OLYMPIA – Most Washington residents are able to shop around for health insurance that fits their family’s circumstances and wallets. This is not the case incarcerated individuals, and the communities... READ MORE

Training Requirement Improvements for Long Term Care Passes House

OLYMPIA—As the population in the United States ages, more of us will need to access long-term care. Washington state led the nation by becoming the first state in the nation... READ MORE

House Passes Bipartisan Bill to Help Public Employees Retire 

OLYMPIA – Some state employees, particularly those in the Department of Corrections, are working well past retirement. They are unable to retire because they rely on employer-provided medical coverage and... READ MORE

Duerr bill cuts potent greenhouse gases  

OLYMPIA—Carbon dioxide gets a lot of attention as a greenhouse gas—but the gases commonly used for air conditioners, heat pumps, and supermarkets have two thousand to four thousand times more... READ MORE