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Rep. Lisa Parshley: Give workers a voice on new technologies being introduced in their workspaces
OLYMPIA—A bill strengthening workers voice and bargaining rights passed through the House Labor and Workplace Standards Committee today. Sponsored by Rep. Lisa Parshley (D-Olympia), House Bill 1622 allows public sector...
12’s Just Scored – House Declares an Official 12s Day!
OLYMPIA – The Washington State House of Representatives passed House Bill 1759 today designating Dec. 12th as “Day of the 12s”. As the official name for Seahawks fans, the 12’s...
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...
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...
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:...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...