Category Archives: Jamie Pedersen
Sweeping mental health care reforms approved by Governor Inslee
We’ve seen the tragedy that can occur when the mentally ill don’t get the care they need. Tuesday afternoon, Governor Inslee approved several measures to improve mental health care and make Washington a safer place. Among the reforms is Rep. … Continue reading
House OKs bills to increase voters’ access to their democracy
Legislation seeks stronger participation and diversity in the political process OLYMPIA – A slate of voting and elections-bills designed to improve voter participation and boost diversity among the men and women who hold elected office was approved by the state … Continue reading
Celebrating marriage equality
Scenes from opening day
The gavel has fallen in the House of Representatives and the 63rd Washington State Legislature is underway. State Representative Jamie Pedersen, Chair of the House Judiciary Committee, wasted no time getting to work. Here we see him being interviewed by … Continue reading
Equal protection advanced in marriage-equality legislation
OLYMPIA — Four state lawmakers — flanked by supporters young and not-so-young, military veterans and civilians, religious and lay, Democrats and Republicans — joined in a noontime press conference today to champion marriage-equality proposals in the House of Representatives (House … Continue reading
