Category Archives: Chris Reykdal
Rep. Reykdal urges House to “pay it forward” for education
Rep. Chris Reykdal drew on his own life to stress the importance of public education as he spoke on the House floor April 24 in support of House Bill 2038, a key schools funding measure. The bill passed the House and … Continue reading
To invest in kids, summon courage to cut tax loopholes
Rep. Chris Reykdal of Olympia lays out the argument for a smarter tax policy on the Stand web site.
Reykdal measures heading to the Senate
The House of Representatives has approved a batch of bills introduced by Rep. Chris Reykdal (D-Tumwater) ahead of Wednesday’s critical House of Origin cut-off. Covering a range of issues with statewide significance, the measures will now head to the Senate. … Continue reading
Statement from Representative Chris Reykdal (D-Tumwater) on League of Education Voters v. State of Washington
“Today’s decision from the Washington State Supreme Court may very well be the most significant decision in our state’s history. Today the court made clear that our constitution cannot be amended by the initiative process. This profound ruling means that … Continue reading
Bill to give working families a tax rebate heard in House Finance
Back in 2008, the legislature approved the Working Families Tax Rebate – a provision that would have given families supported by a low-wage worker a portion of what they pay in sales tax back. Nearly five years later, Rep. Chris … Continue reading
