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Governor signs bill to expand dual language programs in Washington
This morning, at Evergreen High School, in Highland, Governor Jay Inslee signed House Bill 1445 into law. The measure, sponsored by Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self will expand dual language programming in...
Governor signs Riccelli measure increasing access to physicians, telemedicine through interstate compact
OLYMPIA – A bill that will help ease the high demand for physicians in Washington state, including through the use of telemedicine, was signed by Governor Jay Inslee this morning...
Military Pro Bono Legal Services Signed into Law
OLYMPIA –Under a new law sponsored by State Rep. Christine Kilduff (D-University Place), the Attorney General’s Office will connect veterans and military servicemembers with free legal services. For servicemembers facing...
Cleveland, Cody say Democrats will fight to protect people’s health care
OLYMPIA — Key lawmakers say Democrats in the state Capitol will do everything in their power to provide Washingtonians continued access to affordable health care if the U.S. Senate should...
The time for partisanship is over. Let’s negotiate.
By Timm Ormsby and Kristine Lytton The regular legislative session in Olympia has come and gone. Many bills were proposed, and negotiations between Democrats and Republicans ended in sound policy....
Stonier bills revived in legislative special session
OLYMPIA – Two bills aimed at expanding school nutrition programs and protecting student loan borrowers from predatory business practices gained new life in the Legislature today during the first...
New school being built with cross-laminated timber
Here’s some recent press coverage about the local school now under construction using cross-laminated timber. This new technology has great potential for creating jobs in timber country while reducing the risk...
Doglio’s rape survivor bill heads to Governor’s desk
OLYMPIA – A bill that will remove legal barriers for women seeking to terminate the parental rights of their rapists is one step away from becoming law. HB 1543, sponsored...
Measure to rein in illegal gun purchases on its way to governor’s desk
OLYMPIA – Under current law, there are no consequences when a person who is ineligible to own a firearm tries to buy one but fails the background check. Rep. Drew Hansen’s (D-Bainbridge...
Washington legislators sign resolution in support of science
OLYMPIA – Yesterday, 58 members of the Washington State House of Representatives signed a resolution recognizing the importance of supporting the scientific community. The bipartisan resolution, spearheaded by Rep. Vandana...