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With the 2013 legislative session kicking off in just a few days, state Rep. Kristine Lytton (D-40th, Anacortes) is asking constituents who want to receive regular electronic updates from Olympia to provide her with their e-mail addresses. “Just as most … Continue reading →

Rep. Kristine Lytton (D-Anacortes) has been elected by her colleagues to serve as vice chair of the House Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee during the upcoming 105-day legislative session, which begins Jan. 14. The official charge of the Agriculture & … Continue reading →

Lawmakers look at teacher-principal evaluation progress

State Representatives Jeff Morris (D-Mount Vernon) and Kris Lytton (D-Anacortes) are calling on Gov. Chris Gregoire to establish a multi-agency task force to identify the statewide economic, transportation, and environmental impact of a proposed coal terminal near Bellingham. Under federal … Continue reading →

Olympia – Reps. Kristine Lytton, D-Anacortes, and Jeff Morris, D-Mount Vernon, and Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, are reaching out to 40th-district constituents with a series of three town hall-style forums held throughout the district later in May and June. … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA – Today, the governor signed into law a bipartisan bill that will give teachers and principals the tools to ensure every child has a high-quality education. SB 5895, the Senate version of Rep. Kristine Lytton’s HB 2334, will follow … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA — They may be the new kids in town, but these lawmakers haven’t wasted any time getting down to business. Beginning early last session the freshmen House Democrats have organized and advocated on behalf of a new approach to … Continue reading →

                                                             Olympia – By a vote of 16-1, the House Education Committee approved Senate Bill 5895, a bill that would establish a four-tiered statewide model for school teacher and principal evaluations.   The bill is designed to build upon the … 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 Representatives Jeff Morris (D-Mount Vernon) and Kris Lytton’s (D-Anacortes) legislation to give city councils the responsibility to review liquor license applications passed the House of Representatives unanimously on Saturday. Currently, applications are reviewed by a city’s mayor or … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA: The Washington Center for Marine Innovation would be created under a proposal released earlier this week by Representatives Jeff Morris (D-Mount Vernon) and Kris Lytton (D-Anacortes), as well as Senator Kevin Ranker (D-Orcas Island).  Modeled after Washington’s Federal Aviation … Continue reading →

Dear friends and neighbors, We are approaching the end of the first week of special session, and, while I wish I could be home with my family, it is important that my colleagues and I begin the difficult work of … Continue reading →

Dear friends and neighbors, The special session starts one week from today, and I have been busy prepping for what will be an incredibly difficult task. That preparation has meant lots of meetings with constituents and stakeholders, trips throughout the … Continue reading →

Dear friends and neighbors, I continue to grapple with the news of the revenue forecast and special session and their impending impacts on our community. I know the budget and the economy are on your minds too, so much of … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA – The 40th District lawmakers have opened new community offices.  Sen. Kevin Ranker and Rep. Kristine Lytton will be based out of a Bellingham office, while Rep. Jeff Morris will be based out of an Anacortes office.  The two … 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 →

OLYMPIA – Amidst a flurry of bills deemed part of the “Evergreen Legacy” package passed by the state House on Monday were three introduced by Representative Kristine Lytton (D – Anacortes), which help protect and enhance our state’s natural resources. … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA – Protecting Washington’s natural resources now and into the future is the aim of a package of bills that cleared the state House today.  Legislators voted on measures to safeguard the state’s waterways, preserve outdoor heritage, and maintain an … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA – High school seniors looking to bolster their application packages at state universities, or just interested in cutting down on the cost of their first year’s tuition, have a new advocate in Olympia. Freshman legislator, Rep. Kristine Lytton (D … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA – It is only her first week on the job, but newly elected State Representative Kristine Lytton (D – Anacortes) already has a calendar resembling a Tetris game. A steady stream of citizens, stakeholders, and committee meetings fills nearly … Continue reading →