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Gov. Inslee issues “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order

Dear Friends and Neighbors, The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a major change in our lives. Schools and libraries were closed earlier this month, and now most businesses are closed, including sit-down restaurants, bars and other businesses that rely on walk-in customers (with more to close as of this evening; see details below). I know this […]

King proposes using new funding to fund fish barrier passage projects

Sen. Curtis King, R-Yakima, today proposed that the $196 million expected from Boeing in 2020-21 from the aerospace tax incentive reform bill be used to fund fish passage projects around the state. “Our plan would allow Washington to finally begin work on an extremely expensive project that will impact many roads and highways throughout the […]

Governor signs trio of bills sponsored by Sen. King

Three bills introduced this legislative session by 14th District Sen. Curtis King were signed into law today by Gov. Jay Inslee. One of the proposals, Senate Bill 5909, authorizes licensed liquor manufacturers to contract with licensed bottlers to have alcoholic beverages placed in cans, bottles and bags, and to mix products before packaging. King sponsored the proposalat the […]