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Van De Wege, Tharinger schedule Port Townsend, Sequim town hall meetings
April 8, 2013House Democrats
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
Bills to improve long-term care clear House of Representatives
March 12, 2013Washington House Democrats
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
House advances environmental, natural resource legislation
March 7, 2013Washington House Democrats
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





