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NOTICIAS LEGISLATIVAS: Presupuesto de transporte que prioriza seguridad pública, preservación, y transbordadores va camino al escritorio del gobernador
For English, please click here OLYMPIA — La Legislatura aprobó el jueves el presupuesto de transporte suplementario (HB 2134), un plan de $14.6 billones que prioriza la seguridad pública, la...
Transportation budget that prioritizes public safety, preservation and ferries heads to governor’s desk
Para español, por favor presione aquí OLYMPIA — The Legislature on Thursday passed the supplemental transportation budget (HB 2134), a $14.6 billion plan which prioritizes public safety, preservation and maintenance...
Gov. Signs Ortiz-Self Bill Regarding Pandemic Unemployment Overpayment Interest
OLYMPIA – Washingtonians struggling with overpayment assessments and accruing interest on their pandemic unemployment benefits can find solace in House Bill 1975, sponsored by Representative Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-Mukilteo). This bipartisan...
Fey sends bill to retain experienced Washington State Patrol troopers to the governor’s desk
OLYMPIA—Over the past several years, the Washington State Patrol (WSP) has struggled with maintaining its authorized level of 683 field force troopers. Its current workforce is nearly 25 percent shy...
NOTICIAS LEGISLATIVAS: Presupuesto suplementario estatal realiza enormes inversiones para abordar fentanilo, e impulsa compromisos con estudiantes, vivienda y acción climática
For English, please click here OLYMPIA – Los líderes presupuestarios de ambas cámaras dieron a conocer un presupuesto acordado que pone a las familias y los estudiantes de Washington en...
State supplemental budget makes huge investments in addressing fentanyl, boosts commitments to students, housing, and climate action
Para español, por favor presione aquí OLYMPIA – Budget leaders in both chambers unveiled an agreed-to budget that puts Washington’s families and students first. The supplemental budget, which builds on...
NOTICIAS LEGISLATIVAS: Acuerdo final de Presupuesto de Capital financia $1.3 billones en proyectos en todo el estado
Scroll down for English OLYMPIA—Los líderes de la Cámara de Representantes y el Senado anunciaron su acuerdo final sobre el presupuesto de capital suplementario del estado para 2024. El presupuesto...
Shavers’ bill to expand health care education headed to the governor.
OLYMPIA – A bill to help students pursue careers in health care is headed to the governor’s desk. House Bill 2236, sponsored by Rep. Clyde Shavers, D-Clinton, develops an Allied Health...
Simmons sends bill to enhance financial support for the Washington Physician Health Program to governor’s desk
OLYMPIA—Rep. Tarra Simmons, D-Bremerton, House Bill 1972, has sent a piece of legislation to strengthen financial support for the Washington Physician Health Program (WPHP) to the governor’s desk. “COVID-19 was...
Rule sends bill to the governor’s desk
OLYMPIA—Rep. Alicia Rule, D-Blaine, remembers the enormous toll Whatcom County communities faced in the aftermath of the fall 2021 floods in the Nooksack River Valley. While people in the affected...