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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...