Rep. Kathy Haigh

State Representative Kathy Haigh is hosting a one-hour town hall-style conversation with her 35th Legislative District constituents on March 26th.  The call begins at 6:00 p.m., and will go out to households across the district. Participants who choose to stay … Continue reading →

As a critical deadline approaches, the House of Representatives has approved a number of measures introduced by Rep. Kathy Haigh (D-Shelton). Covering issues ranging from high school dropouts to local cemeteries – the bills target growing problems not only in … Continue reading →

Members of the House Education Committee heard testimony from students, parents and educators alike in favor of Representative Kathy Haigh’s (D-Shelton) landmark dropout prevention legislation. “No school in Washington has been immune from the dropout epidemic,” said Rep. Haigh. “Rural … Continue reading →

State Representative Kathy Haigh’s (D-Shelton) legislation to streamline the formation of cemetery districts cleared a key committee hurdle when it was voted out of the House Local Government Committee last week. Rep. Haigh introduced the bill to combat a growing … Continue reading →

Washington State Park Ranger Ed Johanson was killed in a head-on vehicle collision on Friday in Kitsap County. Following is a statement by Rep. Kathy Haigh and Rep. Fred Finn from the 35th Legislative District. “Our hearts go out to … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA – Earlier this week, it seemed a done-deal; high schools with less than 300 students would have their budget cuts to a point that many of them would be unable to provide students the credits needed to meet state … Continue reading →

Olympia – The House Democratic education leadership team announced today that an agreement has been reached with the four caucuses and the governor’s office on a proposal to implement a statewide school teacher and principal evaluation system. Lawmakers are calling … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA – State Representative Kathy Haigh (D-Shelton) will be hosting a town hall meeting on Saturday, Feb. 18, to share news about the legislative session and listen to local residents discuss their hopes and concerns on state issues. In addition … Continue reading →

  Students present Rep. Kathy Haigh with the Pioneer Educator Award at the Capitol in Olympia on Tuesday.   OLYMPIA – Hundreds of students, parents and teachers gathered in the rotunda at the Washington state Capitol Tuesday as education advocate Rep. … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA — State lawmakers approved a long list of measures today that will increase access to educational opportunities for all Washington students, from birth to career. “We are building a strong foundation for success by preparing today’s students with the … Continue reading →

Rep. Kathy Haigh proposes establishing the Washington State Education Council   OLYMPIA – In an effort to improve the accountability, efficiency and advocacy of Washington state’s public education system, Rep. Kathy Haigh (D-Shelton) is sponsoring House Bill 1849. “As we … Continue reading →