OLYMPIA – Striking workers in Washington state may be eligible for up to six weeks of unemployment insurance under legislation signed today by Gov. Bob Ferguson. Senate Bill 5041, sponsored by Sen. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane), will allow individuals unemployed due ...
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OLYMPIA – Legislation to provide long-term funding for sustainable tourism promotion in Washington was signed into law today by Gov. Bob Ferguson. Senate Bill 5492, sponsored by Sen. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane), provides a framework to bring together representatives from key ...
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OLYMPIA – Legislation to expand access to childcare for military families in Washington state was signed into law this afternoon by Gov. Bob Ferguson. “This bill is really about increasing access to affordable childcare by making the licensing process easier ...
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Friends and neighbors, The 2025 legislative session officially adjourned last night in Olympia. During the 105-day session, we made important progress on a wide range of issues, including crucial investments in housing, education, public safety, health care and much more! ...
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OLYMPIA – Several community infrastructure projects in Spokane will receive funding in the state capital budget, which passed the Legislature today. In it are projects championed by Sen. Marcus Riccelli and Reps. Timm Ormsby and Natasha Hill, who represent the ...
Read MoreOLYMPIA – Bipartisan legislation to remove medical debt from credit score reporting in Washington state was signed into law by Gov. Bob Ferguson on Tuesday. Senate Bill 5480, sponsored by Sen. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane), will protect Washington consumers by prohibiting ...
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Dear friends and neighbors: With just a few weeks left in the 2025 legislative session, the Legislature is busy taking votes on key bills and negotiating final operating, capital, and transportation budgets for the state. I’ll be sure to keep ...
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OLYMPIA – Striking workers would be eligible for unemployment insurance under legislation passed today by the Washington State Senate. “Workers deserve to be able to exercise their right to collectively bargain for fair wages and safe workplace conditions,” said Sen. ...
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OLYMPIA – Legislation to expand access to childcare for military families was approved by the Washington State Senate on a bipartisan vote Monday. Currently, military family home childcare providers already certified through the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) must also ...
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OLYMPIA – The Washington State Senate approved a measure to remove medical debt from credit score reporting on a bipartisan vote Wednesday. Senate Bill 5480, sponsored by Sen. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane), would protect consumers by prohibiting collection agencies and other ...
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