Rep. Kevin Van De Wege

Majority Whip

As the lawmakers turn their focus to writing the operating budget for the coming biennium, State Representatives Kevin Van De Wege (D-Sequim) and Steve Tharinger (D-Dungeness) are making a last-minute swing through the Northern Olympic Peninsula to solicit input from … Continue reading →

The couch in your living room probably contains cancer-causing chemicals. Those same chemicals are in car seats designed to keep your kids safe. Why? These toxic chemicals are commonly added to furniture and foam stuffing in our children’s products for … Continue reading →

Who: State Reps. Kevin Van De Wege and Steve Tharinger (24th Legislative District) What: Town Hall When: 6:00-7:00 PM, Tuesday, April 9th Where: Elma High School (Commons) 1101 West Main Street, Elma, WA 98541 Why: To discuss legislative priorities and … Continue reading →

Currently there are 830,000 people over the age of 65 in Washington state. That evens out to about fourteen percent of the population. Over the last few days, the House of Representatives has taken necessary steps towards making sure that … Continue reading →

Protecting our state’s quality of life is the overarching theme of several environmental and natural resource-related measures championed by House Democrats. The House has advanced a package of bills protecting people and the environment from toxic chemicals and pollution, and … Continue reading →