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Lawmakers urge Washington Department of Transportation to clear encampments near highways

Lawmakers urge Washington Department of Transportation to clear encampments near highways The Department of Transportation Secretary Roger Millar called clearing encampments inhumane and a waste of resources. Some Washington state lawmakers disagree. Author: Drew Mikkelsen Updated: 7:55 PM PDT July 22, 2021 OLYMPIA, Wash. Washington Transportation Secretary Roger Millar said it’s inhumane to sweep the homeless from encampments along state highways, but state law requires it, said two legislators who secured funds to get the areas cleaned up. “This is a directive,” said Rep. Andrew Barkis, R-Olympia, “It’s not an option.” Barkis said he worked with House Transportation Committee Chair Rep. Jake Fey to get more than $5 million for the Department of Transportation (DOT) to work with cities, counties and social service agencies to help get encampment residents placed in permanent housing.

As Washington Legislature wraps up, lawmakers pass a new budget, capital gains tax and clean-fuels standard

× By Joseph O’Sullivan, The Seattle Times Published: April 26, 2021, 3:35pm Share: Daffodils bloom near the Legislative Building on April 6, 2020 at the Capitol in Olympia. (Associated Press files) OLYMPIA A full slate of legislation to overhaul policing. A pair of major climate-change bills. A new budget that expands child care, public health programs and a tax credit for low-income Washingtonians. A slew of equity initiatives. A capital gains tax. In any other year, one or of two of those sets of victories could be considered a major success for Washington’s Democratic state lawmakers and Gov. Jay Inslee. But even before the Washington Legislature on Sunday completed its regular 105-day session, it had become clear that 2021 was no ordinary year.

Washington state lawmakers push to provide lawyers for residents facing eviction

Washington state lawmakers push to provide lawyers for residents facing eviction Celine Castronuovo © Getty Images Washington state lawmakers push to provide lawyers for residents facing eviction A bill up for final approval by the Washington state Senate aims to provide attorneys for some low-income residents facing eviction, which would make it the first state to enact such a measure. The bill, a draft of which was initially passed in the state Senate and was approved with amendments by the House on Thursday, would provide lawyers for tenants who meet certain qualifying conditions. Those eligible to receive legal representation from the state include residents receiving certain public assistance, individuals who have been committed to a mental health facility, those who can t afford an attorney or those who have incomes at 125 percent or below the federal poverty level, according to The Seattle Times.

Washington State House health bills that passed before the house of origin cutoff - State of Reform

Washington State House health bills that passed before the house of origin cutoff Sydney Kurle | Mar 8, 2021 Share this: The past two weeks have been busy ones in the Washington State Legislature. The cutoff for bills to move from their house of origin is on Tuesday, March 9th. Legislators spent the last two weeks in floor sessions from morning until night, and sometimes even on the weekends, working to move bills into the next house. There were 33 health-related bills that managed to make it from the House to the Senate in the past weeks. Here are the 13 we are watching.     There were several bills that passed with support from both parties and minimal debate. This includes HB 1378, which is sponsored by Rep. Alex Ybarra (R.). This bill would allow medical assistants who are assisting with a telemedicine visit to be supervised through interactive audio and video telemedicine technology. This bill passed unanimously, with 97 votes in favor and none against, and h

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