The State Legislature concluded their 60-day lawmaking in Olympia on March 10, with Sine Die, which is Latin for “without a day.” Among those legislators…
The House Floor debated Substitute Senate Bill 5890, which would clarify eligibility for worker’s compensation at radiological hazardous waste facilities. The bill passed the Senate…
The House Floor debated Substitute Senate Bill 5883 (SSB 5883) March 3. The bill concerns unaccompanied homeless youth’s ability to provide informed consent, in Washington,…
The House Floor debated Senate Bill 5687, concerning certain traffic improvements, including authorizing the use of automatic traffic safety cameras in school walk areas. The…
Washington state lawmakers passed a measure last year that made historic investments in child care. This year, providers want their representatives in Olympia to ensure…
The House Transportation Committee, heard public testimony, on two bills concerning the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. First, House Bill 2127 addresses the Narrows Bridge debt. Second,…
The House Capital Budget Committee heard public testimony on Engrossed Senate Bill 5017, which would clarify school district procurement requirements for personal services in construction…
The Senate Transportation Committee continued its public testimony of Senate Bill 5974, which would increase vehicle-related fees, continue work toward the Move On WA goal,…
The Senate Transportation Committee heard public testimony on Senate Bill 5974, which addresses several transportation resources, such as fuel taxation authority. SB 5974- 2021-22 Addressing…
As the cost of living skyrockets in Washington state, people needing in-home care are being squeezed, a state Senate bill (SB 5745) would increase the amount…
The Senate State Government & Elections Committee heard public testimony on Senate Bill 5584, which would implement ranked choice voting (RCV) in some Washington state…
Representatives from the 30th and 31st Legislative Districts will be hosting two separate town halls this week. The town halls will be an opportunity for…
On January 13th, the Senate Labor, Commerce & Tribal Affairs committee, heard testimony on SB 5600, concerning the sustainability and expansion of state registered apprenticeship…
The latest Washington State Legislative session opened Monday, January 10th. The 2022 session is a shortened session, As the second of the two-year biennium, this…
Sen. Claire Wilson (D-Auburn, 30th LD) received the State Sex Education Champion award late Wednesday from SIECUS, a national organization that advocates for and advances…
Near the close of the 2021 Legislative Session, Senate lawmakers debated Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5126, focusing on the state’s climate change commitment toward…
For two days, House lawmakers debated Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5096, which would impose a seven percent tax on Washington capital gains, the exceed $250,000,…