Trans minors protected from parents under Washington law Minors seeking gender-affirming care in Washington will be protected from the intervention of estranged parents under a measure Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law Tuesday. The new law is part of a wave …
OLYMPIA – First-term legislator Representative Chris Stearns, who represents the 47th Legislative District and is a longtime resident of Auburn, has accomplished a great deal during his first legislative session. As a former member of the Auburn City …
OLYMPIA—Governor Jay Inslee signed House Bill 1188 into law today to provide better support to children in foster care with developmental disabilities. The legislation, which was sponsored by Rep. Tana Senn (D-Mercer Island), ensures that children involved …
OLYMPIA—Governor Jay Inslee signed House Bill 1188 into law today to provide better support to children in foster care with developmental disabilities. The legislation, which was sponsored by Rep. Tana Senn (D-Mercer Island), ensures that children involved …
OLYMPIA – 90,000 more students will have access to free school meals thanks to a new law approved by Gov. Inslee today. The bill, HB 1238, was sponsored by Rep. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane) in his efforts to eventually expand the state’s free school meals …
OLYMPIA – 90,000 more students will have access to free school meals thanks to a new law approved by Gov. Inslee today. The bill, HB 1238, was sponsored by Rep. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane) in his efforts to eventually expand the state’s free school meals …
Housing was a priority during 2023 session. Here are bills Gov. Inslee signed into law Monday Gov. Jay Inslee visited King County Monday afternoon to sign into law a large package of housing-related bills passed during the 2023 legislative session. “This …
OLYMPIA – Washington State has a new prehistoric resident, the Suciasaurus rex! On Thursday, Governor Jay Inslee signed into law the highly-anticipated legislation that designates a state dinosaur. The long-awaited bill, HB 1020, finally passed after four …
Dear neighbors, Less than two weeks ago, we finished the 2023 legislative session. This is a quick e-newsletter to share a few highlights that will impact our families and neighborhoods. We did a lot more than I can cover in one newsletter, so keep an eye …
OLYMPIA – Buildings remain the most rapidly growing source of greenhouse gas emissions according to the Department of Commerce and account for 27% of statewide emissions. Yesterday, Governor Inslee was joined by Representative Alex Ramel, D-Bellingham, to …
OLYMPIA – Buildings remain the most rapidly growing source of greenhouse gas emissions according to the Department of Commerce and account for 27% of statewide emissions. Yesterday, Governor Inslee was joined by Representative Alex Ramel, D-Bellingham, to …
WA’s first-of-its-kind officer training center opens in Pasco. Inslee signs police pursuit law Name placards are all laid out for Monday’s start of the first class of Washington state’s first regional police training center in Pasco. Among those who will …
‘Clean energy revolution.’ WA Gov. Jay Inslee signs 7 energy bills into law in Tri-Cities Washington Gov. Jay Inslee came to the energy hub of the Pacific Northwest — the Tri-Cities — to sign seven clean energy bills passed by the Legislature in the …
Inslee announces special legislative session to pass new drug possession law The Washington Legislature will attempt to wrap up its unfinished business on drug possession this month. Gov. Jay Inslee announced Tuesday he’s calling for a special legislative …
Dear friends & Neighbors, April 23 officially marked the end of the end of the 2023 legislative session! My colleagues and I accomplished a lot this year and while there’s work left to be done, we took major steps to address the major issues facing …
New law, inspired by WSU student’s death, stiffens penalties for hazing Washington’s laws against hazing were significantly stiffened Monday, as Gov. Jay Inslee signed legislation named in honor of a Washington State University student who died of alcohol …
OLYMPIA—Washington state has been grappling with a childcare crisis for years, with over half a million children lacking access to licensed childcare. Today, Governor Jay Inslee signed House Bill 1199 into law, a critical step in improving access to …
OLYMPIA—Washington state has been grappling with a childcare crisis for years, with over half a million children lacking access to licensed childcare. Today, Governor Jay Inslee signed House Bill 1199 into law, a critical step in improving access to …
OLYMPIA – This afternoon, Governor Jay Inslee signed HB 1028, a bill to promote victim-centered, trauma-informed practices in the legal system. Sponsored by Rep. Tina Orwall, D-Des Moines, the bill is based on the work of the Sexual Assault Forensic …
House Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma), released the following statement today: “Under Governor Inslee’s tenure, Washington has consistently been a national leader in forward-thinking policies championing climate action and clean energy, civil rights, gun …
