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Communities Over Covenants: Senate Advances Farivar Food Access Bill
OLYMPIA – When the only grocery store or pharmacy in a neighborhood closes, families shouldn’t be left with empty shelves and no options. Today, the Senate passed HB 2294, sponsored...
Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Protections Against Sexual Exploitation Clears Both Chambers
OLYMPIA – Legislation to strengthen Washington’s protections against sexual predators cleared both chambers following the House passage of the Senate companion bill Tuesday. Senate Bill 5105 sponsored by Sen. Tina Orwall (D-Des Moines), and its companion House Bill 1169, sponsored by Rep....
Building Homes, Protecting Communities: Senate Passes Salahuddin Bills
OLYMPIA – Last Saturday, the Washington Senate passed two bills sponsored by Rep. Osman Salahuddin (D-Redmond) that take meaningful steps to address two of our state’s most urgent challenges: housing...
Thirteen Lawmakers Call to Remove Corporate Tax Giveaway from Income Tax Proposal
OLYMPIA — Thirteen Washington State Representatives, led by Representative Shaun Scott (D-Seattle), are pushing the House Finance Committee to act on Senate Bill 6346, establishing the millionaires tax, but only if the proposed corporate tax break that benefits...
Rep. Timmons advances bill to correct historical funding disparity at WWU
Public college and universities in Washington provide affordable world-class higher education opportunities for in-state students. However, recent funding cuts from the state and federal government have put those opportunities at...
Presupuesto Operativo Demócrata / Democrats’ Operating Budget
For English, please scroll down Presupuesto Operativo de los Demócratas de la Cámara Mantiene Servicios Críticos y se Prepara para el Futuro OLYMPIA – Los demócratas de la Cámara de...
Ramel renewable energy tax bill clears House with strong bipartisan support
OLYMPIA — Yesterday, the Washington State House of Representatives passed House Bill 1960, to establish a new excise tax for renewable energy systems that support funding for local governments and tribal grants. Prime sponsor State Rep. Alex Ramel, D-Bellingham, introduced this legislation to design...
Finance Chair April Berg on Public Comment Manipulation on the Millionaire’s Tax
OLYMPIA – Rep. April Berg (D-Mill Creek), Chair of the House Finance Committee, released the following statement regarding manipulation of the online system for public comment, specifically in relation to SB 6346,...
Legislation to strengthen local tourism passes House
OLYMPIA – The Washington State House of Representatives today approved House Bill 2325, sponsored by Rep. Dave Paul (D-Oak Harbor), to strengthen tourism promotion and support small businesses in communities...
$910 million House capital budget builds infrastructure, creates jobs
OLYMPIA—The supplemental construction budget proposed by the House of Representatives would invest in housing, education, and new infrastructure. “This budget creates good jobs today while building a better future for...