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Statement by Rep. Hans Dunshee on the state revenue forecast
The new revenue forecast shows it’s a myth that we can grow our way out of the McCleary responsibility. Our state is growing jobs faster than almost anywhere else in...
House passes Rep. Lytton bill to simplify B&O tax filing for businesses
OLYMPIA – House Finance Chair Rep. Kristine Lytton (D – Anacortes) wants to make it easier for Washington businesses to file their B&O taxes. Last night the House passed Lytton’s...
Bill to address police shootings passes House
OLYMPIA – House Bill 2908, which will create a task force to review current laws, practices and policies regarding the use of deadly force passed out of the House yesterday...
Rep. Goodman bills protecting victims of sexual assault and domestic violence pass House
OLYMPIA – As chair of the House Public Safety Committee, Rep. Roger Goodman (D-Kirkland) often hears moving, painful stories from crime victims testifying about their experiences. Those stories have motivated...
Safer buildings, safer communities through a cooperative approach
OLYMPIA – The organization charged with creating codes to ensure safety of the buildings within which Washingtonians live, work and play would continue operating, under a bill approved by the...
Sheena Henderson Law passes House
Click here for audio clips from Rep. Riccelli OLYMPIA – Sheena Henderson was a loving mother and wife. Her husband, Chris, was known for his great sense of humor and...
Rep. Sawyer continues work to save abused and exploited children
OLYMPIA – Yesterday the House of Representatives passed Rep. David Sawyer’s (D – Parkland) latest bill to go after child pornographers and abusers and rescue exploited children. Currently, when law...
Ricky’s Law to address substance abuse passes House
OLYMPIA – Families with loved ones suffering from substance abuse disorders may finally have another tool to fight addiction with the passage of Ricky’s Law. HB 1713 addresses the growing...
House cracks down on toxic chemicals
OLYMPIA – As a firefighter, Rep. Kevin Van De Wege (D-Sequim) knows how often toxic flame retardant chemicals are used in toys and furniture used by our families every day....
House passes bills to help schools meet the mental health needs of students
OLYMPIA—This afternoon the House of Representatives passed two bipartisan measures sponsored by Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self, D-Mukilteo, to address students’ mental health issues in Washington schools before they become crisis situations....