Category Archives: News Release

25 Jul
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Senate leaders react to Washington’s historically high credit ratings

OLYMPIA – Budget leaders in the Washington State Senate responded to news that the state has maintained its historically high ratings from the nation’s top credit agencies. Reports from Moody’s (Aaa), S&P (AA+) and Fitch (AA+) cited the state’s strong ...

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01 May
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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. ...

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02 Mar
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Senate passes Billig bill to tackle toxic PCBs in state waterways

Legislation aimed at reducing the amount of toxic polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) entering Washington state waters passed the Senate today on a unanimous bipartisan vote. Under Senate Bill 5369, the state would petition the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to lower the ...

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01 Mar
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Billig bill to incentivize clean jet fuel, spur job creation clears Senate

OLYMPIA – A bill to address a major contributor of greenhouse gas emissions, spur job creation, and position Washington as a leader in an emerging industry, passed the Senate on a bipartisan 46-2 vote on Wednesday. Senate Bill 5447, sponsored ...

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24 Feb
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MEDIA ADVISORY: 3rd Legislative District town hall meeting on March 11

MEDIA ADVISORY: 3rd Legislative District town hall meeting on March 11 Who: Sen. Andy Billig and Reps. Timm Ormsby and Marcus Riccelli When: Saturday, March 11, 10:30 a.m. – Noon. Where: Spokane Central Library, Spokane Central Library, nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall Why: The ...

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12 Jan
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Sen. Billig, Reps. Ormsby and Riccelli to hold telephone town hall

Sen. Andy Billig and Reps. Timm Ormsby and Marcus Riccelli of Spokane’s 3rd Legislative District will give an update on the 2023 legislative session on Tuesday. Who: State Sen. Andy Billig, State Reps. Timm Ormsby and Marcus Riccelli What: Telephone ...

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09 Jan
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Opening Day 2023

Dear friends and neighbors, At noon today, Lieutenant Governor Denny Heck, who serves as President of the Senate, gaveled the Washington State Senate to order for the first time in 2023. The beginning of the 2023 Legislative session means the ...

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05 Jan
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New Year, New Session!

Happy New Year! The calendar turning to a new year also means a new Legislative session is upon us. The 2023 session begins on Monday, January 9th. My priorities going into session, as always, are to help build opportunity and ...

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08 Nov
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Life-Saving 988 Hotline Goes Live in Washington State

I recently toured Frontier Behavior Health’s 988 crisis hotline call center. I was pleased to have the two lead sponsors of the program, Sen. Manka Dhingra and Rep. Tina Orwall, join me along with 911 dispatchers, call center administrators, and ...

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29 Aug
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Community meeting to address impact of Blake decision

A public meeting to explore how Washington can navigate the intersection of substance use disorder and the criminal justice system in light of the 2021 Blake decision is scheduled for 5 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Central Library in Spokane. ...

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