As Washington state sees an influx of patients and health care professionals in need of abortion care training, new legislation led by Senator Murray would create a grant program to help medical institutions expand abortion training and support students forced to travel from out-of-state
Following a recommendation from the Planning Commission, the City Council on Monday directed staff to prepare an ordinance that would make it easier to build accessory dwelling units in Bellevue.
On June 7, at a U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hearing, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), made this statement about the passing of Tulalip tribal leader and former Washington state Senator John McCoy.
On Monday, the City Council proclaimed June as Pride Month in Bellevue and reaffirmed the city’s commitment to stand in solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community against ongoing discrimination and injustice, while also celebrating the community’s meaningful impact on Bellevue’s rich and diverse history and culture.
Bellevue’s newest public art piece, which completes the northeast gateway at Downtown Park, will set the stage for dancers, donuts and DJ beats on Saturday, June 24, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Recognizing the growing demand for accessible and safe spaces for pets and their owners to get exercise and enjoy the outdoors, Bellevue Parks & Community Services is launching a new pop-up, off-leash dog area pilot program this summer at three parks across the city.
WE Communications-based WE Communications was awarded a score of 100 by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation based on a review of the company’s policies barring discrimination against LGBTQ individuals.
Expedia Group, which is based in Bellevue, earned a score of 100 in a ranking that evaluates the corporate non-discrimination policies based on “sexual orientation” and “gender identity.”
On June 7, 2023, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), and Ritchie Torres (NY-15) introduced the American Family Act, legislation that would make permanent the expanded and improved monthly Child Tax Credit (CTC).
U.S. Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Ron Estes (KS-04) and Senators Michael Bennet (CO) and Marsha Blackburn (TN) introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to improve access to emergency air medical services that are critical for saving lives, particularly for Americans living in rural communities.
Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Adrian Smith (NE-03), Judy Chu (CA-28), Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) introduced a bipartisan resolution calling for legislation to avoid double taxation between the U.S. and Taiwan.