Rep. Steve Kirby

Although overshadowed by the dramatic struggle over an ambitious proposal to require background checks for all private gun sales, three bills that tighten firearms regulation and can save lives passed the House last week with strong bipartisan support, and are … Continue reading →

Rep. Steve Kirby of Tacoma once again will chair the House Business & Financial Services Committee in the 2013 Legislature. The committee plays a lead role in protecting consumers from fraud and abuse. It considers the licensing and regulation of … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA—State representatives shared stories of people killed and families destroyed by drunk driving as they united behind sweeping reforms to crack down on drunk drivers and provide more help to their victims. State Rep. Roger Goodman (D-Kirkland) shared a letter … Continue reading →

Legislation levels the playing field for an important program in Washington OLYMPIA – Washingtonians with a calling for embalming have but one in-state choice in undertaking the appropriate training: the excellent, nationally accredited program at Lake Washington Technical College. Unfortunately … Continue reading →

Lawmaker’s legislation ‘puts a stop to the stealing of people’s homes by so-called lenders’ OLYMPIA – Moving closer to the governor’s desk is a legislative measure sponsored by a Tacoma lawmaker that is aimed at shielding homeowners from the clutches … Continue reading →