Rep. Mary Helen Roberts

We are currently in week 13 of the legislative session, and I would like to give you an update on what we’ve been working on here in Olympia. Last week the Senate released a budget proposal following Governor Inslee’s rollout … Continue reading →

Get kids mental health care instead of sending them to juvenile courts The state should allow law-enforcement officials to send nonviolent youth to mental-health-care facilities instead of the juvenile-justice system, according to guest columnists Mary Helen Roberts and Eric Trupin.  … Continue reading →

Who: State Sen. Paull Shin and state Reps. Mary Helen Roberts and Marko Liias (21st Legislative District) What: Town hall meeting  When: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturday, March 16  Where: Serene Lake Elementary Gymnasium, 4709 Picnic Point Rd. Edmonds. … Continue reading →

Already a leader in the field of early learning, Washington state would take a giant step toward preparing all kids for success in kindergarten and beyond under far-reaching legislation headed for the state Senate. House Bill 1723, by Rep. Ruth … Continue reading →

Should minors convicted of crimes serve life sentences without parole? Some prisoners in Washington state are currently serving life sentences without the possibility of parole for crimes they committed when they were under the age of 18. Is that just? … Continue reading →