IN THE NEWS: Compromise calls for honoring Chinese community each January
April 17, 2023
By Jerry Cornfield | Everett Herald This January, in public schools across Washington, students may spend time learning of the contributions of Chinese-Americans in this state’s history. And achievements of Americans of Chinese descent as well. A bill headed to the governor for signing would designate January as Chinese American/Americans... Read More...
Governor signs Wagoner bill to protect vulnerable adults
April 06, 2023
New law allows better record-sharing and transparency between DSHS and law enforcement Today Gov. Jay Inslee signed a measure sponsored by Sen. Keith Wagoner, R-Sedro-Woolley, aimed at improving adult protective services. It requires the state Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and law enforcement to share information contained in... Read More...
Wagoner bill to protect vulnerable adults heads to governor
March 27, 2023
House unanimously approves bill to allowing better record-sharing and transparency between DSHS and law enforcement On Friday the state House of Representatives voted unanimously to approve Senate Bill 5370, a measure sponsored by Sen. Keith Wagoner, R-Sedro-Woolley, that would improve adult protective services by requiring the state Department of Social... Read More...
Wagoner advocates for local investments in Senate capital-budget proposal
March 20, 2023
More than $31 million included for 39th District priorities The bipartisan $7.9 billion capital construction budget proposal released today in the Senate includes major investments requested by Sen. Keith Wagoner, R-Sedro-Woolley, for local agricultural, land sustainability, education and community projects. The capital budget outlines state infrastructure spending for the next... Read More...
Wagoner voluntary land-stewardship bill moves to House
March 03, 2023
Senate unanimously approves bill to expand successful program to additional counties On Thursday, the Senate unanimously approved legislation from Sen. Keith Wagoner that would clear the way for all 39 Washington counties to participate in the state’s successful Voluntary Stewardship Program. “I am reminded of the movie Splash, where one... Read More...