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First in the nation, statewide drug take-back signed into law

OLYMPIA –Earlier today, Governor Inslee signed House Bill 1047, also known as the Secure Drug Take-Back Act, into law. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Strom Peterson, D-Edmonds, creates the nation’s... READ MORE

First in Nation Protections for Students at For-Profit Colleges and Vocational Schools signed by Governor Inslee

Bill by Representative Pollet Responds to Fraudulent Claims to Entice Students into High Student Loan Debt and Trump Administration Relaxing Federal Oversight Olympia March 22, 2018 – Governor Inslee has... READ MORE

Gov. Jay Inslee signing House Bill 2892 by Rep. John Lovick (D-Mill Creek).
New law creates partnerships between local police and mental health professionals

OLYMPIA—A law by Rep. John Lovick (D-Mill Creek) will create partnerships to help local law enforcement officers respond to calls that involve mental health issues. “Officers testified that behavioral health... READ MORE

Sawyer bill to end cycle of family poverty signed into law

OLYMPIA – Services, programs and organizations focused on poverty will better coordinate and expand their efforts to address “intergenerational poverty” thanks to a bill signed into law today by Gov.... READ MORE

Governor signs Equal Pay Opportunity Act

OLYMPIA—This morning, in his conference room packed with lawmakers, advocates and supporters, Gov. Jay Inslee signed the Equal Pay Opportunity Act into law. Washington was one the first states in... READ MORE

MEDIA ADVISORY: Governor Inslee to sign Equal Pay Opportunity Act Wednesday

Governor Jay Inslee will sign House Bill 1506, the Equal Pay Opportunity Act, this Wednesday, March 21st, at 10:30 a.m. The bill signing ceremony will be held in the Governor’s... READ MORE

Reeves Childcare Law Signed by Governor

OLYMPIA – Increasing the affordability and accessibility to childcare has been a top priority for Representative Kristine Reeves, D-Federal Way, in the 2018 Legislative Session. Today, Governor Inslee signed a... READ MORE

MEDIA ADVISORY – 48th Legislative District Telephone Town Hall

Who: Sen. Patty Kuderer, Rep. Joan McBride, and Rep. Vandana Slatter – The 48th Legislative District legislators representing parts of King County including part of Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, and all... READ MORE

MEDIA ADVISORY: Governor Inslee to sign Access to Democracy bills

Who: Rep. Zack Hudgins (D-Tukwila) What: Bill signing with Governor Jay Inslee When: Monday, March 19 2:30 p.m. Where: Foster High School – 4242 S 144th St, Tukwila, WA 98168... READ MORE

Rep. Kristine Lytton announces retirement from Washington Legislature

OLYMPIA — Since first being elected in 2010 as a state representative for the 40th Legislative District, Representative Kristine Lytton, D-Anacortes, has been an advocate for children, education, and tax... READ MORE