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House passes measure boosting internet privacy protections for consumers

OLYMPIA – The Washington State House of Representatives passed a measure authored by Rep. Drew Hansen (D-Bainbridge Island) that would provide greater privacy protections for internet users’ personal information. The bill, which passed... READ MORE

Rep. Gael Tarleton lauds passage of internet privacy protection measure

The House passed SHB 2200 in an 87 to 10 vote today, April 19th. SHB 2200 is Washington’s bipartisan response to the decision made by Congress to permit cable and... READ MORE

Federal Way Lawmaker Pushes for Public Safety Improvements

OLYMPIA – The House of Representatives passed a Capital Budget last week that will spend millions in Federal Way, from infrastructure improvements to public safety investments. Rep. Mike Pellicciotti (D-Federal... READ MORE

Legislature passes bill to help forest landowners improve fish habitat

OLYMPIA—A bipartisan measure that will streamline a process for opening new habitat for endangered salmon and other aquatic species has been sent to Governor Inslee.  House Bill 1275, sponsored by... READ MORE

Washington moves forward to expand dual language programs

OLYMPIA—This afternoon, the Legislature passed House Bill 1445, sponsored by Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-Mukilteo), designed to expand dual language programming in Washington state. This legislation aims to grow dual language programs that... READ MORE

Legislature passes bill to protect human trafficking victims

OLYMPIA — An important protection for victims of human trafficking was passed unanimously by both chambers and is headed to the governor’s desk. The measure, which was requested by Attorney... READ MORE

House and Senate pass Ryu legislation to help truckers

OLYMPIA–The House concurred with Senate amendments to a bill which will make it easier for truckers and the businesses who rely upon them. House Bill 1273 will align Washington’s state... READ MORE

Student Loan Transparency Act to become law

Earlier today, the Senate unanimously concurred with the House of Representatives to pass a bipartisan measure that will help students better understand what they’re getting into when they take out... READ MORE

A fair solution to stay on track

For many of you getting your 2017 car tab bill, there was some sticker shock. The passage of Sound Transit 3 added an additional tax to the annual fee you... READ MORE

Rep. Reeves Fights for STEM Classrooms, Senior Center in House Capital Budget

OLYMPIA – House leaders unveiled their construction plan for the state yesterday, which covers community and local government projects requested by state agencies and elected lawmakers. Federal Way projects championed... READ MORE