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Legislation introduced in the 2023 legislative session by 13th District Rep. Tom Dent that creates the Pesticide Advisory Board was signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Jay Inslee. House Bill 1019 creates the Pesticide... ...

The business licensing process in Washington will be more streamlined going forward, after the governor signed Rep. Stephanie McClintock’s first bill into law on Thursday. House Bill 1301 directs the... ...

Legislation sponsored by state Sen. Judy Warnick, Senate Bill 5460 was signed into law this week, supporting the state’s only irrigation and rehabilitation district located in Moses Lake (MLIRD). The... ...

Gov. Jay Inslee announced today that he will rescind requirements related to COVID-19 vaccination for state employees. House Republican Leader Drew Stokesbary and Senate Republican Leader John Braun released the... ...

On Thursday, May 4, the governor signed House Bill 1271 into law. Sponsored by Rep. Sam Low, R-Lake Stevens, House Bill 1271 allows organ transport vehicles with specially-trained drivers to use... ...

Survivors of domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault, and others with civil protections orders against their abuser will have a little less to worry about once a new Hope Card program... ...

A bill by Rep. April Connors to restrict light pollution from wind turbines was signed into law earlier today by Gov. Inslee. Wind turbines are equipped with blinking red lights... ...

Cottage food producers will see a $10,000 increase to the annual cap on their gross sales under a new law signed earlier today.   Washingtonians with a cottage food permit... ...

Legislation that provides communities another tool to manage their municipal airports was signed into law by Gov. Inslee last Thursday. 13th District Rep. Tom Dent, the sponsor of the legislation, says... ...

The governor signed a bill from Rep. Mark Klicker on Monday, which will increase affordable housing options in the state. House Bill 1293 streamlines the permitting process and regulations for... ...