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BOTHELL – Washingtonians could benefit from a more modern and efficient 911 system, if a bill sponsored by Sen. Derek Stanford (D-Bothell) passes in the upcoming legislative session. “Anyone in an emergency who dials 911 should have confidence that our ...

Many Washingtonians hit by financial catastrophe will have a greater chance to stay in their own homes under a bill signed into law yesterday. “People should not lose their homes because of a crisis like the pandemic,” said Sen. Derek ...

OLYMPIA – Washingtonians will have greater access to extended unemployment benefits during times of high unemployment, under a bill that passed the House today and is headed to the governor’s desk. “This bill helps the workers who are suffering most ...

OLYMPIA – Washingtonians would have greater access to extended unemployment benefits during times of high unemployment, under a bill passed by a strong bipartisan majority of the Senate today.  “This bill strengthens the safety net for people who are laid off during the pandemic,” said Sen. Derek Stanford (D-Bothell), the bill’s sponsor. “It removes ...

Únase a sus legisladores del 1er distrito legislativo para una reunión pública virtual. Esta es nuestra oportunidad de informarle sobre asuntos importantes ante la legislatura y escuchar sus ideas, comentarios y preguntas para que podamos representarle mejor en Olimpia. Este ...

Please join your lawmakers from the 1st Legislative District for a virtual town hall meeting. This is our chance to report on major issues before the Legislature and hear your ideas, comments and questions so that we can best represent ...

OLYMPIA – Many people hit by financial catastrophe would have a greater chance to stay in their own homes, under a bill passed by the Senate today. “When a crisis like the pandemic hits, many people, including many small business ...

OLYMPIA – Native American tribes would gain a say in Washington state’s emergency management preparations under legislation passed unanimously today by the Senate. “Emergencies do not recognize borders,” said Sen. Derek Stanford (D-Bothell), the bill’s sponsor. “It’s crucial that federally ...

BOTHELL – This year, Washington state could join the rest of the west coast in a significant step toward reducing carbon pollution as well as health risks from fuel emissions, if a bill sponsored by Sen. Derek Stanford (D-Bothell) passes. ...

OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law today legislation to reduce barriers for international medical graduates who want to continue their professional careers in Washington state. Sen. Derek Stanford (D-Bothell) sponsored Senate Bill 6551, which addresses professional barriers for ...