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House Unveils Supplemental Transportation Budget
House Democrats have released their $8.6 billion 2016 supplemental transportation budget, which makes several adjustments and new investments in Washington’s transportation system. “This budget will help provide congestion relief and...
Spokane representative pushes bill to lower class sizes
OLYMPIA – When school facilities are replaced by state funded new construction, the old facility is taken offline for student use because state law requires it. In new legislation introduced...
Group of House Democrats unveil corporate tax accountability plan
OLYMPIA – Today a group of more than two dozen House Democrats announced a new package of bills to hold corporations accountable for the tax breaks they receive. The plan...
Statement from Rep. Ruth Kagi on Governor Inslee’s announcement to create a separate agency for children and families
2/18/2016 Statement from Rep. Ruth Kagi on Governor Inslee’s announcement to create a separate agency for children and families Rep. Ruth Kagi has issued the following statement supporting the Executive...
ADVISORY: House Democratic members to announce corporate tax accountability package
OLYMPIA – A group of House Democrats will announce a corporate tax accountability package at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18 in the House Democratic Caucus room. The package will...
House passes package of bills to support veterans and active duty members
OLYMPIA – The three first bills passed by the House of Representatives this morning—all with unanimous votes—will help active duty members, veterans, and their families to have access to services...
Local governments may be allowed to enter the 21st century
OLYMPIA – In an effort to streamline processes, the state House has approved legislation to allow local governments to use electronic signatures and records. HB 2427, sponsored by Rep. Larry...
Sawyer bill to help break the cycle of poverty passes House
OLYMPIA – Last night the House passed Rep. David Sawyer’s (D – Parkland) bill to address the cycle of poverty and help find ways to give future generations more opportunities...
House approves bill to address teacher shortage crisis
OLYMPIA – The House of Representatives passed another bill aimed at getting more qualified teachers into our classrooms to address the growing teacher crisis in Washington. HB 2573 would ramp...
House passes suicide awareness and prevention measure
OLYMPIA – Late last night, the Washington House of Representatives passed House Bill 2793 on a 93-4 vote. The legislation will raise awareness and increase suicide prevention education by working...