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Fey: 2019 session marked by significant progress on transportation
OLYMPIA–The 2019 session finished on time with a new transportation budget (House Bill 1160) along with other key reforms to modernize and improve the state’s transportation system. “I was proud...
Governor signs oil spill prevention, orca recovery legislation
OLYMPIA – With only 75 Southern Resident orcas left in the Puget Sound area, Gov. Jay Inslee signed legislation on Wednesday, May 8 to help with orca recovery by preventing oil...
Permanent daylight saving time measure signed by governor
OLYMPIA – With the stroke a pen, Washington state is telling Congress it wants to be on daylight saving time year-round. Rep. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane), sponsored HB 1196, which passed...
Fitzgibbon bill puts key orca task force recommendations into state law
OLYMPIA – Several measures to help protect endangered Southern Resident killer whales were signed into law today, including a bill codifying key recommendations of the governor’s orca task force. Sponsored...
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...