OLYMPIA — The Washington State Legislature will find the money needed to keep all state ferry routes in operation, said Sen. Mary Margaret Haugen.
The final tally Wednesday of votes in the state House of Representatives on ESSB 6239 legalizing same-sex marriage in Washington state was 55 yea and 43 nay. Yet, the moment Speaker Jim Moeller (D-49th, Vancouver) hammered his gavel signifying the bill’s approval, a viral happiness seemed to spread through the House chambers.
OLYMPIA — Rep. Laurie Jinkins (D-27th, Tacoma) couldn’t help but notice a uniquely personal connection as she testified before her peers in support of the Marriage Equality Act on Monday.
