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Gov. Ferguson Signs Bill Expanding Collective Bargaining Rights to Agricultural Cannabis Workers
OLYMPIA – Today, Governor Bob Ferguson signed HB 1141 into law, extending long-overdue collective bargaining rights to agricultural cannabis workers in Washington. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-Mukilteo),...
Ferguson signs Goodman bills protecting children and wildlife
OLYMPIA – Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson has signed two bills into law sponsored by Rep. Roger Goodman (D-Kirkland). Addressing child exposure to violence House Bill 1028 expands...
Rep. Mari Leavitt Leads Legislative Wins for Animal Welfare in Washington
Representative Mari Leavitt (D-University Place) is leading the charge to protect animals and the people who care for them—successfully advancing multiple bills to strengthen Washington’s animal welfare laws and public...
Governor Ferguson Signs Bill Expanding Student Support Program to Tribal College
OLYMPIA— A bill to expand support services for students experiencing homelessness or who have aged out of foster care was signed into law today by Governor Bob Ferguson. House Bill...
Blocking Unauthorized Militias from Entering WA
OLYMPIA – Governor Ferguson has signed House Bill 1321 into law, reinforcing Washington’s authority over military presence within its borders. Sponsored by Rep. Sharlett Mena (D-Tacoma), the new law prohibits...
Washington State Latino Democratic Caucus mourns loss of Sen. Bill Ramos
Para español, ver más abajo OLYMPIA – The Washington State Latino Democratic Caucus mourns the sudden and heartbreaking loss of our beloved colleague and friend, Sen. Bill Ramos. Bill passed...
Rep. Leavitt’s BEAM Act Passes Senate and House, Advances to Governor’s Office for Signature
OLYMPIA—With strong bipartisan support, the Senate and House have passed Rep. Mari Leavitt’s House Bill 1596—the BEAM Act—sending it now to the Governor’s desk for signature. The legislation honors the...
Salahuddin Bill to Include Student Voices Signed into Law
OLYMPIA – Today, Gov. Ferguson signed House Bill 1486 into law, giving Washington’s community and technical college students a long-overdue voice in decisions that directly impact their education. Sponsored by...
Governor Signs Bill Expanding Justice for Rape Survivors
OLYMPIA – Governor Ferguson has signed House Bill 1484 into law, marking a powerful step forward in Washington’s fight against sexual violence. Sponsored by Rep. Osman Salahuddin (D-Redmond), the law...
Want to buy someone’s house to flip it? Not without informing the owners of their rights.
OLYMPIA – Our homes are typically our most significant investments. When making the decision to buy or sell, it’s important that we have access to the information we might need...