Five Democratic Senate colleagues, including Sen. Maria Cantwell, are calling on the Trump Administration to explain how it is complying with a federal court order to stop dismantling the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) and restore its staffing and grantmaking operations.
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Judge Rescinds Order Directing Trump Administration To Admit 12,000 Refugees
A judge has ordered the Trump administration to admit 160 refugees who had planned to come to the U.S. within two weeks of Jan. 20, while the case is evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
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New Law Will Help Commerce Protect People In Washington From Lead
Washington State has signed legislation to clarify the state’s authority to run its Lead-Based Paint programs independently and set its own fee schedule, aiming to protect Washingtonians from the health and safety risks of lead exposure.
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Cantwell Condemns Trump’s Auto Tariffs, Warns of Rising Vehicle Prices
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell criticized President Trump’s 25% tariff on imported vehicles, warning that it would raise car prices for American consumers and harm local economies, particularly in Washington state.
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Washington Leads Coalition Urging CFPB To Release $4.2M To Victims Of Tech Training Scheme
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown is leading a coalition of states in demanding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau follow through on its promise to distribute $4.2 million in restitution to consumers harmed by the now-defunct tech training company Prehired LLC.
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Coalition of Washington Officials Calls For Tax Code Reform And Increased Local Authority
Elected officials from across Washington state are urging the Legislature and Governor to pass progressive revenue measures and grant local governments greater authority over taxation to address budget deficits and ensure stable and sustainable budgeting.
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Cantwell Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill To Expand Affordable Housing Nationwide
Senator Maria Cantwell has reintroduced the bipartisan Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act, which aims to expand the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program, potentially leading to over 53,000 new affordable housing units and over 80,000 jobs in Washington state over the next decade.
