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Dear Neighbors, Short sessions fly by, and this one is no exception. As of tomorrow, we’re already 10% of the way through. Our first policy deadline is in less than three weeks, and there’s lots to get done before then. ...
Read MoreDear Neighbors, The 2026 session is upon us! This is a “short” session, where we’ll establish a supplemental budget, continue work on bills introduced last session, and work to pass new legislation. These short sessions go fast, with near-weekly cutoffs ...
Read MoreOLYMPIA — The Washington State Senate Members of Color Caucus (MOCC) strongly condemns the latest barrage of hateful, racist, and dehumanizing remarks from President Donald Trump targeting Somali immigrants and Somali American communities. His comments — calling human beings “garbage,” ...
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Dear Neighbors, I hope you had a wonderful summer and start of fall! I’ve spent time doing home chores, camping and road tripping around our beautiful country, connecting with family, and working hard to prepare bills for this coming legislative ...
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OLYMPIA — Gov. Bob Ferguson signed legislation Tuesday to expand the Clemency and Pardons Board and update some procedures statewide. House Bill 1131, sponsored by Rep. Roger Goodman (D-Kirkland), updates the membership, compensation, and considerations for review from the ...
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OLYMPIA — Gov. Bob Ferguson signed legislation Saturday to provide more consistency and transparency in civil asset forfeiture across the state, including changing the burden of proof threshold. House Bill 1440, sponsored by Rep. Roger Goodman (D-Kirkland), protects property ...
Read MoreOLYMPIA — Gov. Bob Ferguson signed legislation to increase workplace protections for immigrant communities Monday. Senate Bill 5104, sponsored by Sen. Bob Hasegawa (D-Tukwila), shields employees from coercion in the workplace based on immigration status. “We’re facing a crisis across ...
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OLYMPIA — Legislation to protect landowners from unfair eminent domain practices was signed into law today by Gov. Bob Ferguson. Senate Bill 5142, or the Houston Eminent Domain Fairness Act, will help ensure landowners who have land procured by school ...
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