State Sen. Phil Fortunato, (R-Auburn 31st LD), a strong supporter of protecting Washingtonians’ right to bear arms, voiced his opposition to a measure that would…
Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus is announcing her re-election bid for a third term as mayor. Backus first took office in 2014…
Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) held a call Wednesday with top FDA officials to discuss the approval process for rapid tests. The FDA has said publicly…
Legislation passed today by the Senate would help kids in foster care to stay with family members and in their communities where possible. Senate Bill…
In a Wednesday news conference, members of the Senate Freedom Caucus unveiled their new transportation-funding proposal, pushing back on a package recently put forth by…
A bill to expand eligibility for a certain type of blood donation to 16- and 17-year-olds was approved by the Senate by a vote of…
Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) announced a new partnership between Seattle Children’s and school districts in Washington state for a rapid testing pilot program. The…
Gov. Jay Inslee today signed House Bill 1368, which appropriates $2.2 billion in federal funding that has been allocated to states in response to the…
After a Crosscut story in December reported that data in Seattle showed nearly half of all helmet citations going to people experiencing homelessness, King County…
U.S. Representatives Kim Schrier, M.D. (D-WA), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Kathy Castor (D-FL) have introduced the Kids’ Access to Primary Care Act that will expand…
Senator Phil Fortunato (R-Auburn, 31st LD) will be holding a virtual town hall Wednesday, February 17, 2021. An announcement sent to constituents states the town…
As the ranking member on the Senate’s housing committee, state Sen. Phil Fortunato (R-Auburn, 31st LD) has been looking at innovative ways to address the…