Category Archives: In The News

Washington State Capitol Building
11 Jan
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Geekwire: “New bill aims to allow digital driver’s licenses in Washington state”

Some states offer a standalone app to access digital licenses. Last year Apple began allowing residents to add their ID to the Wallet app on iPhone and Apple Watch. Google recently started testing similar support on Android through Google Wallet. “I learned from the ...

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Washington State Capitol Building
10 Jan
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Snoqualmie Valley Record: “Valley officials concerned about proposed delay on SR 18 construction”

State Sen. Mark Mullet, an Issaquah Democrat whose district includes a majority of the SR 18 corridor, called the delay a “horrible proposal,” citing a need to stem traffic collisions, and noting he did not see a reason for the ...

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Washington State Capitol Building
10 Jan
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Bothell-Kenmore Reporter: “Proposal would exempt Washington’s news outlets from B&O tax”

The proposal is intended to have two benefits: save jobs and protect a critical community service. The legislation will reduce state revenues by an estimated $1 million per year, according to the announcement. “I’ve seen local newspapers and media in ...

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04 Feb
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Seattle Times: Don’t let dual-credit fees keep higher education out of reach

Every Washington high school student should have a chance to jump-start his or her education by earning college credit for college-level classwork. Lawmakers can make programs that offer concurrent college and high-school credits more affordable by passing Senate Bill 5719. ...

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13 Jan
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In the news: Mullet co-sponsors bill to keep charter schools running

Charter school proponents were in Olympia yesterday testifying in favor of legislation that would keep charter schools open. KOMO News of Seattle reported on the hearing and featured in their report was Sen. Mark Mullet, D-Issaquah, who co-sponsored the bill. ...

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Washington State Capitol Building
13 Jan
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In the news: Mullet’s retirement legislation garners national attention

In the 2015 legislative session, Sen. Mark Mullet, D- Issaquah, sponsored legislation that makes simple, affordable retirement savings plans run entirely by the private sector available through small businesses at no cost to the employer and minimal cost to the ...

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