Despite the complexities of this legislative session and the variety of pandemic-related needs throughout our state, policymakers made significant investments in K–12 education and early…
Washington lawmakers have approved funding for the Working Families Tax Credit – more than a dozen years after it was initially passed. The program is modeled after…
Expanded need for respiratory therapy practitioners may soon see some relief thanks to a new law sponsored by Rep. Jamila Taylor (D-Federal Way, 30th LD)…
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,…
The Senate debated concurrence on Substitute Senate Bill 5185, which would create patient capacity for provided informed consent on health care decisions with doctors. Senator…
Senate lawmakers voted on whether to concur with House Amendments to Substitute Senate Bill 5066, which would create a standard for a peace officer’s duty…
Yesterday, House Lawmakers debated concurrence of Senate Amendments for Second Substitute House Bill 1028, concerning evaluation and recommendation of candidates for residency teacher certifications. The…
Senate lawmakers discussed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1336, which would create and expand unrestricted authority for public entities to provide telecommunications services to end users.…
Senate lawmakers debated Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1140, which would provide juvenile access to attorneys when contacted by law enforcement. Rep. Jesse Johnson (D- Federal…
Washington state caregivers are boosting a bill that closes some loopholes in the Long-Term Care Trust Act as it nears the governor’s desk. Passed in 2019, the…
State House lawmakers debated Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5044, which would provide professional learning, equity, cultural competency, and dismantling institutional racism in the public school…