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Legislature passes ‘Putting People First’ state operating budget
OLYMPIA – The Legislature passed a 2019-21 operating budget plan and revenue plan on Sunday, making critical investments in behavioral health, affordable housing, education, and the environment. “This is a responsible and...
Pierce County Scores Big with Construction Budget Projects
OLYMPIA – About $255.1 million in state construction budget funds are flowing to Pierce County after passage of the state 2019-21 Capital Budget by the Legislature on Sunday. 28th District...
Legislature Creates Washington College Grant Scholarship Program to Help Families Afford College & Apprenticeships; Expands Community College
OLYMPIA – Washington will make public college tuition-free for families earning under approximately $50,000/year and significantly expand community colleges after the Legislature passed the Workforce Education Investment Act on Sunday,...
Historic ‘public option’ healthcare bill passes Legislature, heads to Inslee’s desk
OLYMPIA — A bill passed April 27 by the Washington State Legislature would create a public option for health care coverage, available through Washington’s Health Benefit Exchange. The plan would...
Bill to choose potential sites for future commercial airports moves to governor
OLYMPIA – Legislation (Senate Bill 5370) creating a pathway to develop new commercial aviation facilities in the state heads to Gov. Jay Inslee following final passage by the House and...
Rep. Dolan’s history-making wage and salary transparency bill headed to Gov’s desk
Today, the Washington legislature made history by passing the strongest-in-the-nation pay transparency legislation. House Bill 1696 by Rep. Laurie Dolan (D-Olympia) prohibits an employer from seeking the wage or salary...
Governor signs bill to jump-start I-5 bridge replacement project
OLYMPIA — Bipartisan, bicameral legislation signed into law today will help jump-start a new process to replace the outdated I-5 bridge by designating it as a project of statewide significance....
Lekanoff law for inclusive religious practice in state agencies signed by governor
OLYMPIA – On Tuesday, April 23, Gov. Jay Inslee signed legislation making religious practice more inclusive for people under the care of state institutions. Currently, chaplains serve the religious needs...
House Democrats to select new speaker this summer
OLYMPIA – The state House Democratic Caucus will meet July 31 to select a replacement for Speaker Frank Chopp, who is stepping aside after 20 years in the position. Chopp...
Chapman: Opportunity Zones law means jobs in rural Washington
OLYMPIA—Bipartisan legislation to create jobs in timber country has passed the House and Senate and is scheduled to be signed into law. “This is great news for our small businesses...