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Bill to pay incarcerated workers minimum wage passes House Community Safety, Justice, & Reentry Committee
Olympia- The Real Labor, Real Wages Act, which would mandate that incarcerated workers are paid state minimum wage, cleared its first legislative hurdle today when it was voted out of...
Macri, Ramel Introduce Stability Measures to Stop Excessive Rent Hikes
OLYMPIA – Democratic lawmakers are addressing the growing need for rent stability through a new pair of bills introduced today. Announced at a press briefing this morning, Rep. Nicole Macri...
Rule Introduces Bill to Amend Vehicle Pursuit Policy
OLYMPIA—In 2021, the Washington Legislature passed a bill regulating police tactics and equipment. One of the provisions of the bill limited vehicle pursuits to instances where there is probable cause...
Alvarado: Remove barriers to opportunity for all
OLYMPIA—First-term lawmaker Rep. Emily Alvarado (D-Seattle) says she is focused on economic opportunity, bold action to address our housing crisis, and equity. “We need strong reforms to break down...
Reproductive Care Provider Licenses Protected Under New Bill
OLYMPIA – While other states are passing laws to severely restrict abortion access, Washington lawmakers are introducing a bevy of new bills to ensure reproductive care is protected for anyone...
Rep. Taylor Elected Majority Caucus Vice Chair
OLYMPIA – State Rep. Jamila Taylor (D-Federal Way) elected Majority Caucus Vice Chair, ascending into House Leadership early in her legislative career. She was sworn in January 9, 2023, for...
Planning for a better future in Washington state
OLYMPIA—What kind of neighborhood would you dream of living in, and how would you like to get to work, school, or the store? All of that, says Rep. Davina Duerr...
Simmons introduces bill to improve voting in jails
OLYMPIA – Innocent until proven guilty. That is the basis of the American criminal legal system. The majority of people incarcerated in county jails have not yet been convicted of...
Riccelli, Nobles Introduce Free School Meals Bill
OLYMPIA – All K-12 students in Washington state would have access to free breakfast and lunch under proposed legislation introduced today by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest) and Rep. Marcus Riccelli...
Legislation introduced to address climate change in state and local planning
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Jan. 11, 2023 OLYMPIA—Sen. Liz Lovelett (D-Anacortes) and Rep. Davina Duerr (D-Bothell) have introduced legislation that aims to address climate change by updating Washington’s planning framework. “This...