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WMFHA Members & Staff Converge on Washington D.C.
WMFHA Members & Staff Converge on Washington D.C.

WMFHA members joined the National Apartment Association for their annual Capitol Conference and Lobby Day inWashington D.C. NAA affiliate members from across the country met to discuss national government affairs issues affecting the housing industry. On the last day of the conference, WMFHA... Continue Reading

Date posted03/16/2016


Legislative Session Update
Legislative Session Update

State Legislative Report The 2016 regular legislative session ended March 10 without consensus on a supplemental budget. As a result the Governor ordered a 30-day special session and vetoed certain bills which passed the House and Senate. The special session begins immediately to hash out a... Continue Reading

Date posted03/14/2016


State & Local Government Affairs Report
State & Local Government Affairs Report

State Legislative Update The Washington State Legislature convened its eight and a half week (60 day) session on January 11. Sentiment across the board from lawmakers is to keep focused on issues that must be addressed and end on time. There is widespread, significant fatigue coming off the... Continue Reading

Date posted01/28/2016