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Washington Legislature approves state level Affordable Care Act protections
OLYMPIA – Washington state residents are one step closer to ensuring Affordable Care Act (ACA) protections remain in place at the state level despite any potential rollbacks of the national...
House approves budget that increases state investments in behavioral health, affordable housing, and education
OLYMPIA – The state House of Representatives approved their 2019-21 operating budget plan on Friday, which makes additional investments in critical areas of the state budget such as behavioral health, affordable...
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Rep. Doglio’s Energy-Efficient Buildings proposal passes House
Buildings are the fastest growing source of greenhouse gas emissions, and the second largest source overall in Washington state—jumping by 50 percent since 1990, compared to 10 percent in total...
Leavitt Bill to Fund PERS 1 COLA Included in House Budget
OLYMPIA – Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place, introduced legislation (HB 1390) earlier this year to fund cost of living adjustments for retired state employees in the PERS 1/TRS 1 system....
Washington one step closer to adopting state level Affordable Care Act protections
OLYMPIA – Washington state residents are one step closer to ensuring Affordable Care Act (ACA) protections remain in place at the state level despite any potential rollbacks of the national...
Shewmake succeeds in efforts to have funds for Fishtrap Creek erosion fix included in state House construction budget
OLYMPIA – A thorny problem that literally cuts through the heart of Lynden is moving toward a win-win solution. State Rep. Sharon Shewmake is pushing for funding in the state...
House Democrats release “Putting People First” state operating budget
OLYMPIA – House Democrats unveiled their 2019-21 operating budget plan and revenue plan on Monday, which would make additional investments in critical areas of the state budget such as behavioral...
Tharinger: House construction budget invests a record $2 billion for education
$1.1 billion to build public schools and $927 million for colleges and universities OLYMPIA—The state construction budget released by Capital Budget Chair Steve Tharinger (D-Port Townsend) invests heavily in public...
Fey unveils $9.9 billion House transportation budget
Proposal adapts to growing population and changing technology OLYMPIA—The House of Representatives released its Transportation Budget proposal for 2019-20, a nearly $10 billion budget that invests in new ferries, a...
2019 Legislative Session Update: Putting People First
The House of Representatives passed 350 bills during the first part of the 2019 legislative session. Below are some highlights of key bills that support the Democrats’ Putting People First...