Category Archives: News Release

25 Mar
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Stanford bill to crack down on predatory loans signed into law

OLYMPIA – Unscrupulous lenders who are partnering with out-of-state banks to evade Washington’s limits on interest rates will have to cease their predatory practices or face sanctions, under legislation signed into law today. SB 6025, sponsored by Sen. Derek Stanford ...

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19 Mar
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It’s the law: Stanford bill puts $72 million toward more paras in schools

OLYMPIA – Public schools across Washington will be able to put more paraeducators in classrooms to better meet student needs, under legislation signed into law today. SB 5882 increases the staff allocation for paraeducators in the prototypical school funding model, ...

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13 Mar
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Stanford legislation limiting noncompetition contracts signed into law

OLYMPIA – Washington’s strong protections for workers against employer-imposed noncompetition agreements will grow even stronger under legislation signed into law today. SB 5935, sponsored by Sen. Derek Stanford (D-Bothell), increases protections for workers and consumers in response to real-life situations ...

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01 Mar
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Stanford bill funding more paras in schools passes House

OLYMPIA – Public schools across Washington would be able to have more paraeducators in schools to better meet student needs, under legislation passed by the House Thursday on an overwhelming bipartisan vote. SB 5882 would increase the staff allocation for ...

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29 Feb
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House unanimously passes Stanford bill to crack down on predatory loans

OLYMPIA – Legislation to block unscrupulous lenders who are partnering with out-of-state banks to evade Washington’s limits on interest rates has now passed both the Senate and the House unanimously. SB 6025, sponsored by Sen. Derek Stanford (D-Bothell), makes any ...

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19 Feb
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Stanford re-elected as chair of Caseload Forecast Council

OLYMPIA – The members of the Washington State Caseload Forecast Council have re-elected Sen. Derek Stanford (D-Bothell) as chair. “Planning for every new biennial budget begins with the work of the Caseload Forecast Council,” said Stanford, who has served as ...

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08 Feb
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Senate passes Stanford bill to protect homeowners from losing equity

OLYMPIA – Borrowers entering home equity sharing agreements, in which homeowners sell part of their home equity to an investor, would gain protections against companies trying to take advantage of them, under legislation passed Thursday evening. SB 5968 would regulate ...

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08 Feb
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Stanford bill funding more paras in schools passes Senate

OLYMPIA – Public schools across Washington would be able to have more paraeducators in schools to better meet student needs, under legislation passed by the Senate today on a bipartisan vote of 37-11. Senate Bill 5882 would increase the staff ...

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08 Feb
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Stanford bill to protect solar power consumers heads to House

OLYMPIA – People planning on installing solar panels at their homes or businesses would receive added consumer protections under legislation passed unanimously yesterday by the Senate. SB 6256 would prevent deceptive sales tactics, ensure that contracts are clear and contain ...

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06 Feb
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Stanford bill to crack down on predatory loans clears Senate

OLYMPIA – The Senate today unanimously passed legislation to block unscrupulous lenders who are partnering with out-of-state banks to evade Washington’s limits on interest rates. SB 6025, sponsored by Sen. Derek Stanford (D-Bothell), makes any attempt to evade the provisions ...

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