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Senate Passes Cortes Bill to Open Doors & Strengthen Public Safety
OLYMPIA – Today, the Washington state Senate voted unanimously to pass House Bill 1530, addressing its law enforcement and prosecutor shortage. Introduced by Rep. Julio Cortes (D-Everett), the bipartisan bill...
Governor Signs First Bill of 2024 to Close Fuel Tax Loophole, Boost Road Funding
OLYMPIA – A bipartisan effort to reduce fuel tax evasion and fund critical infrastructure repairs was signed into law by Gov. Inslee this morning. House Bill 1964, sponsored by Rep....
Presupuesto de Transporte de Cámara de Representantes de Washington propone $14.3 billones para transbordadores, seguridad vial, proyectos de carreteras, pasajes para peces y más
OLYMPIA— Hoy, la Cámara de Representantes dio a conocer un presupuesto de transporte suplementario de $14.3 billones, un aumento de $821 millones sobre el presupuesto bienal aprobado. Gran parte del...
WA House transportation budget proposes $14.3 billion for ferries, traffic safety, highway projects, fish passages and more
Para español presione aquí. OLYMPIA— Today, the House unveiled a supplemental transportation budget of $14.3 billion, an increase of $821 million for the enacted biennial budget. Much of the increase...
House Democrats release supplemental budget proposal focused on Washington’s families and future
OLYMPIA – House democratic budget writers rolled out their supplemental operating budget proposal for the 2023-2025 biennium today. The $71 Billion supplemental budget makes adjustments to the operating budget passed...
House construction budget invests in housing, early learning, behavioral health
Para español presione aquí. OLYMPIA—House Capital Budget Chair Steve Tharinger (D-Port Townsend) released a $1.3 billion construction budget proposal making major investments in affordable housing, early learning, and behavioral health...
Shavers’ Education Bill Expands Health Care Education in High Schools
OLYMPIA – A bill to support students interested in pursuing careers in health care passed the Washington House of Representatives with a vote of 97-00. Sponsored by Representative Clyde Shavers...
MEDIA AVAILABILITY: State House Democrats to Release Transportation Budget Proposal on Monday
WHAT: House Democrats will release their proposed state supplemental transportation budget proposal and take questions from the media. WHO: Rep. Jake Fey (D-Tacoma), Chair of the House Transportation Committee WHEN:...
Sen. Billig, Speaker Jinkins: Three initiatives will have hearings, three will not / Tres iniciativas tendrán audiencias, tres no
Ver más abajo para la versión en español OLYMPIA – Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig and Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins announced Friday that public hearings will be held...
MEDIA ADVISORY: State House Democrats to Release Operating Budget Proposal on Monday
WHAT: House Democrats will release their proposed state supplemental operating budget proposal and take questions from the media at an in-person press conference. WHO: Majority Leader Joe Fitzgibbon (D-West Seattle), Appropriations Chair Timm Ormsby (D-Spokane), and Appropriations Vice Chairs Steve Bergquist (D-Renton), Mia Gregerson (D-SeaTac) and...