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Billig: 'Inslee has led our state with integrity, compassion, and vision.'

Billig: 'Inslee has led our state with integrity, compassion, and vision.'

OLYMPIA – Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig (D-Spokane) released the statement below following Gov. Jay Inslee's announcement that he won't seek a fourth term: “Gov. Inslee has guided Washington on a path to achieve remarkable progress over the past decade. He will be the first to tell you there are many challenges that remain, and I look forward to continuing our ...

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About Andy

Andy Billig is a proud father, businessperson and member of the Spokane community. Having previously served a term in the state House of Representatives, he was elected to the state Senate by constituents of the 3rd Legislative District in 2012 and was re-elected in 2016. He was elected Majority Leader by Senate Democrats in 2018.

In the Senate, Andy continues to be an advocate for children, working families, and small businesses, putting people first in Spokane and throughout the state. He has been particularly active as a legislative leader on early learning and K-12 education. He has also led efforts to pass legislation to increase transparency and equity in our democracy.

Read Andy’s full biography here.

In the News

KHQ: Bill targeting political spending by corporations with foreign ownership passes Washington state Senate

KHQ: Bill targeting political spending by corporations with foreign ownership passes Washington state Senate

OLYMPIA, Wash. – The Washington state Senate passed a bill targeting political spending by corporations with significant foreign ownership on Wednesday along party lines. Senate Bill 5284 was introduced by Sen. Joe Nguyen, D-White Center, and sponsored by Senate Majority Leader ...

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Everett Herald: Vehicle pursuit, marriage equality, and giving students a say on recess

Everett Herald: Vehicle pursuit, marriage equality, and giving students a say on recess

It’s Wednesday. It’s sunny and chilly on the grounds of the state Capitol. Inside legislative buildings, the mood is heating up as the deadline to get policy bills out of committee is two days away.

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Spokesman-Review: Tax incentives for sustainable jet fuel could soon be coming to Washington

Spokesman-Review: Tax incentives for sustainable jet fuel could soon be coming to Washington

OLYMPIA – Lawmakers are hoping to incentivize the creation of cleaner fuels for airplanes. A bill, sponsored by Spokane Democratic Sen. Andy Billig, would give tax incentives to manufacture and purchase alternative jet fuel, which are biofuels with a lower carbon ...

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