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Gold Star Families Get Textbook Stipend in Reeves Bill

OLYMPIA – Help with college textbooks is on its way for families of armed forces members lost, or veterans and active duty National Guard members seriously disabled, during their service.... READ MORE

Chapman’s rural jobs bill passes House 98-0

OLYMPIA—Legislation by Rep. Mike Chapman (D-Port Angeles) to help the economy in timber and farm country passed the House of Representatives with unanimous support from Democratic and Republican lawmakers. “High... READ MORE

Measure extending the Expanded Learning Opportunities Council passes House

OLYMPIA – The Expanded Learning Opportunities Council (ELOC) advises the Governor and the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) regarding comprehensive expanded learning opportunities. The ELOC is slated to... READ MORE

Stonier bill to ease regulatory uncertainty for craft breweries, wineries, and distilleries approved

OLYMPIA – A bill aimed at reducing some regulatory uncertainty for Washington’s small business breweries, wineries, and distilleries passed the House of Representatives today by a vote of 98-0. The... READ MORE

Tarleton’s bill to strengthen state cycbercrime laws wins House approval

OLYMPIA – Lawmakers in Olympia voted 97-1 to toughen cybercrime laws in Washington state. HB 2678, sponsored by Rep. Gael Tarleton, D-Ballard, expands the scope of the crime of Electronic... READ MORE

House passes bill limiting campaign contributions in all port races

OLYMPIA—A measure aimed at leveling the playing field for all port races in the state passed the House of Representatives earlier today on a unanimous vote. “It’s about fairness, transparency... READ MORE

2018 Town Hall Schedule

Below are the scheduled town halls from the House Democratic Caucus. Check back often for updates.   [table width =”100%” style =”” responsive =”true”] [table_head] [th_column]District[/th_column] [th_column]Member(s)[/th_column] [th_column]Date/Time[/th_column] [th_column]Location[/th_column] [th_column]Notes[/th_column]... READ MORE

Pellicciotti’s Corporate Crime Act passes House

OLYMPIA – This afternoon, the House of Representatives passed HB 2362, a bill to increase criminal fines for corporations. The bill, which passed 97 to 1, is sponsored by Rep.... READ MORE

Fairs across the state could soon see an economic boost

OLYMPIA—Fairgoers and organizers could soon have new reasons to celebrate thanks to two of Rep. Brian Blake’s bills that would designate fairs as economic drivers for their communities and ensure... READ MORE

Morris bill prepping utilities for the future of energy production passes House

OLYMPIA (WA) – Energy production and its distribution are evolving quickly, and utilities need to prepare for that change, according to Washington state House Rep. Jeff Morris. A bill (HB... READ MORE