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The state House has passed a bill sponsored by Rep. Paul Graves aimed at making it easier for prospective foster parents to complete their pre-service training.

Jan. 22, 2018

Here are 8 things to know before session starts on Jan. 8.

Nov. 17, 2017

House Bill 1285 was signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday. The measure, which is the first by freshman lawmaker Rep. Paul Graves to arrive on the governor's desk,...

April 20, 2017

Freshman lawmaker Rep. Paul Graves, R-Fall City, has successfully navigated four bills off the floor of the state House since the legislative session began on Jan. 9, 2017.

March 1, 2017

Rep. Paul Graves, R-Fall City, pays tribute to Japanese-Americans interned in camps under Executive Order 9066 during World War II. Washington state became the first state in the nation to honor...

Feb. 21, 2017

Rep. Paul Graves, R-Fall City, saw his first piece of legislation approved by the state House of Representatives today.

Feb. 9, 2017

Rep. Paul Graves, R-Fall City, announces his first bill as a legislator this week. HB 1076, if passed, will call upon the state board of health to adopt new rules permitting...

Jan. 13, 2017