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House passes bill to extend foster support through age 21
OLYMPIA — Senate legislation passed today by the House will expand foster care support for youths through ages 18-21. “Young people have expressed their need for continued support as they...
Gov. Signs Slatter Bill Increasing Access to Public Service Loan Forgiveness
OLYMPIA – Today, the Governor signed House Bill 1950, which represents a step forward in alleviating the burden of student loan debt for public servants. Sponsored by Representative Vandana Slatter...
Gov. Signs Thai Bill to Streamline Working Families Tax Credit Program
OLYMPIA – Today, Governor Inslee signed legislation aimed at improving access and efficiency for the Working Families’ Tax Credit (WFTC) program. House Bill 1895, sponsored by Representative My-Linh Thai (D-Bellevue),...
Senate Passes Mena Bill Establishing Pay Equity for All Protected Classes in Washington
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Senate passed House Bill 1905 today, aimed at leveling the playing field for workers across the state. Sponsored by Rep. Sharlett Mena (D-Tacoma), the bill...
Walen bill expanding professional license eligibility heads to the Governor
OLYMPIA – Washington state has incredibly diverse communities across the state. However, for those without documentation status, there are barriers preventing individuals from obtaining professional licenses to work. Rep. Amy...
Washington State Legislature Passes Senn Bill to Enhance Adult Family Home Capacity
OLYMPIA – Today, the Washington State Legislature passed a pivotal measure aimed at bolstering access to long-term care housing options for seniors throughout Washington. Championed by Rep. Tana Senn (D-Mercer...
Riccelli Bill to Expand Preventive Services Passes Senate
OLYMPIA – Washington continues to lead the way in ensuring preventive services are covered by health care plans in the state, an expansion of services covered under the Affordable Care...
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Senate passes bill strengthening protections against assisted reproduction fraud
OLYMPIA – House Bill 1300, aimed at shielding individuals and families from the harm caused by deceptive and appalling practices in assisted reproduction procedures, passed the state Senate today. Introduced...
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Senate Passes Bill to Empower Crisis Responders
OLYMPIA – As the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline gains traction, crisis responders have expressed concern regarding a lack of liability protections similar to those afforded to emergency medical personnel...
Simmons champions Keep Our Care Act in the House
OLYMPIA – The House Appropriations Committee passed the Keep Our Care Act on Monday. Designed to keep hospitals from consolidating if the deal diminishes patients’ access to services, the passage...