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May 31, 2025

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Legislative Update – May Update on 2025 Session

Washington State Legislative Update  Governor Ferguson Budget Bill Signing Press Conference The 2025 legislative session has officially concluded in full, with the post-session bill signing… Continue Reading Legislative Update – May Update on 2025 SessionContinue Reading

2025-05-27
On: May 27, 2025
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Heather Wendt Appointed as WACD Deputy Director

Heather Wendt Appointed as WACD Deputy Director Since Heather Wendt joined WACD in August 2023, she has brought tremendous value to the WACD staff team.… Continue Reading Heather Wendt Appointed as WACD Deputy DirectorContinue Reading

2025-05-20
On: May 20, 2025
In: Executive Office, Featured
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Week 15 Legislative Update

Washington State Legislative Update  Week of April 21-27, 2025 The 2025 Washington State legislative session has been one of the most tumultuous and emotionally charged… Continue Reading Week 15 Legislative UpdateContinue Reading

2025-04-28
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Week 14 Legislative Update

Washington State Legislative Update  Week of April 14 – 18, 2025 The Opposite House floor cutoff on Wednesday came and went quietly, leaving many policy… Continue Reading Week 14 Legislative UpdateContinue Reading

2025-04-21
On: April 21, 2025
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HB 1488 on rates and charges moves to the Governor

HB 1488 on rates and charges moves to the Governor WACD is very pleased to report that on April 18th, the House concurred with Senate… Continue Reading HB 1488 on rates and charges moves to the GovernorContinue Reading

2025-04-18
On: April 18, 2025
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Week 13 Legislative Update

Washington State Legislative Update  Week of April 7 – 11, 2025 With the passing of the Tuesday, April 8 deadline for bills to be voted… Continue Reading Week 13 Legislative UpdateContinue Reading

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Week 12 Legislative Update

Washington State Legislative Update  Week of March 31 – April 4, 2025 As the iconic campus cherry blossoms bloom and the deadline for bills to… Continue Reading Week 12 Legislative UpdateContinue Reading

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PMC Cooler Sale

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Week 11 Legislative Update

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2025-03-31
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HB 1488 Passed by House and Senate, What Happens Next?

HB 1488 Passed by House and Senate, What Happens Next? What is House Bill 1488? House Bill 1488 contains language that WACD members have been… Continue Reading HB 1488 Passed by House and Senate, What Happens Next?Continue Reading

2025-03-27
On: March 27, 2025
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