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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... READ MORE

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... READ MORE

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... READ MORE

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... READ MORE

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... READ MORE

Final capital budget agreement funds $1.3 billion in projects around the state

OLYMPIA—Leaders in the House and Senate today announced their final agreement on the state’s supplemental capital budget for 2024. The $1.3 billion budget funds construction projects and infrastructure across Washington... READ MORE

Street sends three bills to the governor’s desk

OLYMPIA—Rep. Chipalo Street, D-Seattle, a first-term legislator, will be sending three bills to the governor’s desk as the 2024 legislative session wraps up.  As a child, Street grew up in... READ MORE

Leavitt bills to support military families and veterans headed to the Governor’s desk. 

OLYMPIA – The Washington state legislature has passed a series of bills, sponsored by Rep. Mari Leavitt, University Place, that will help veterans and military families gain access to resources,... READ MORE

Pollet bill reducing lead in cookware heading to the governor’s desk.

OLYMPIA – Lead causes serious social-emotional, developmental and cognitive harm in children. It also damages the emotional, cognitive and medical health of adults. House Bill 1551, sponsored by Rep. Gerry... READ MORE

Peterson bills to help families with low incomes head to governor’s desk. 

OLYMPIA – A pair of bills that will help families with low incomes find better financial stability are on the way to the governor. House Bills 2230 and 2007, sponsored... READ MORE