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Morris bill is last step needed to preserve Harriet Spanel State Forest
OLYMPIA – A bill finalizing protection of the Harriet Spanel State Forest near Bellingham was signed into law today, capping off a 16-year effort to protect the land for recreation...
Governor signs bill guaranteeing meal and rest breaks for nurses
OLYMPIA – After years of getting close, a key patient safety and worker fairness bill was finally signed into law today. Rep. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane) sponsored SHB 1155, which provides...
MEDIA ADVISORY: 49th District Post-Session Town Hall this Saturday
WHO: State legislators for the 49th Legislative District: Sen. Annette Cleveland, Rep. Sharon Wylie, Rep. Monica Stonier WHAT: 49th Legislative District Town Hall WHERE: Columbia Room in the Vancouver Community...
State construction budget shatters records for investments in education, housing and mental health
OLYMPIA—The new capital budget (House Bill 1102) passed by the state House and Senate invests a record-breaking amount to build public schools, colleges, affordable housing and mental health facilities. In...
New Law Ensures Younger Students Can Receive High School Diploma
OLYMPIA – Under a new state law passed by Rep. Debra Entenman, D-Kent, students who complete their associate degree under the Running Start program can now receive a high school...
Carlyle and Tarleton welcome governor’s signature on climate bills
SEATTLE – Sen. Reuven Carlyle (D-Seattle) and Rep. Gael Tarleton (D-Ballard) today welcomed Gov. Jay Inslee’s signature on a sweeping package of legislation that takes meaningful action on climate change...
Governor signs Valdez bills on hate crimes, ghost guns
OLYMPIA – Two bills sponsored by Rep. Javier Valdez, D-Seattle, dealing with hate crimes and 3D-printed guns respectively were signed by Governor Inslee today. Under current law, crimes motivated by...
Governor signs Pellicciotti campaign finance legislation
OLYMPIA – Legislation requiring more campaign finance transparency from political action committees (PACs) was signed into law on Tuesday, May 7. Sponsored by Rep. Mike Pellicciotti, D-Federal Way, House Bill...
State construction budget shatters records for education, housing and mental health
OLYMPIA—The new capital budget (House Bill 1102) passed by the state House and Senate invests a record-breaking amount to build public schools, colleges, affordable housing and mental health facilities. “This...
Governor signs Mead law to revamp state’s recycling system
OLYMPIA–Washington state is now on the forefront of tackling a global problem: what do to about all the recyclable cardboard, plastic and cans now that China is no longer accepting...