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Stanford passes bill protecting persons of faith
OLYMPIA – A timely civil-rights bill sponsored by Representative Derek Stanford (D-Bothell) passed the State House today with unanimous support. This bi-partisan bill (HB 2097) restricts state agencies from sharing...
State House passes Appleton bill to prevent deadly antifreeze poisonings
OLYMPIA – With a big bipartisan OK on the House floor, Rep. Sherry Appleton’s bill to make highly poisonous antifreeze less tempting to kids and animals headed for the Senate...
Student loan reforms pass House budget committee
OLYMPIA—Student loans are now essential for most blue collar and middle-class students trying to earn a college degree. Two ideas to help students get fair deals on those student loans...
Slatter passes first bill off House floor
OLYMPIA – New State Representative Vandana Slatter (D—Bellevue) wasted no time getting to work after her appointment, sponsoring legislation to protect public health and safety. She prime sponsored legislation (HB...
Goodman bill protecting vulnerable persons passes House
OLYMPIA – Earlier today, the House of Representatives approved legislation to help protect older adults and other vulnerable people from physical and financial abuse. House Bill 1153, sponsored by Public...
Doglio’s rape survivor protection bill wins House approval
OLYMPIA – Women who become pregnant from a sexual assault will face fewer legal barriers to terminate the rapist’s parental rights if a bill approved on Monday by the House...
Joint statement from the members of the LGBT caucus on Washington state’s commitment to a discrimination-free environment for all students
The members of the Washington State Legislature’s LGBT caucus jointly released the following statement on Washington’s commitment to ensuring all students have the right to a discrimination-free environment: “Washington’s Superintendent of...
Keeping our promise to one million school kids
After investing nearly $5 billion additional dollars in our public schools over the last six years, Washington is one step closer to keeping its promise to one million school kids....
Rep. Drew Hansen receives City Champion Award.
OLYMPIA – Rep. Drew Hansen (D-Bainbridge Island) has been named by the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) as a recipient of their City Champion award. The AWC City Champion Awards...
Ducky’s bill set to die in committee if no action by Friday
OLYMPIA—If the House Appropriations committee doesn’t move forward on a measure from Rep. Brian Blake (D—Aberdeen) by Friday, students may fail to receive needed medication on school grounds. Ducky’s Bill...