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  Sullivan bill would provide 1 percent interest rate for student loans | January 23, 2019

  Sullivan bill would provide 1 percent interest rate for student loans The Washington Student Loan program would make higher education more affordable for eligible students by limiting interest rates on… READ MORE

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  Reeves introduces ‘Fair Share Health Care’ proposal | January 23, 2019

  OLYMPIA – Addressing those workers whose only health care option is Medicaid due to lack of employer-sponsored health insurance option, Rep. Kristine Reeves (D-Federal Way), announced her Fair Share Health… READ MORE

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  Kilduff Brings Back Military Spouse Employment Bill for 2019 Legislative Session | January 22, 2019

  OLYMPIA – Despite the strong economy in much of Washington state, spouses of active duty soldiers suffer from a higher rate of employment than the rest of the state. Even… READ MORE

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  Black members form Black Caucus on MLK Day | January 21, 2019

  OLYMPIA – On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the five black members of the House of Representatives established the Black Caucus, recognizing black leadership within the state legislature. “Standing on… READ MORE

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  Chapman introduces major bills to boost Washington’s rural economy | January 21, 2019

  OLYMPIA—Rep. Mike Chapman (D-Port Angeles) introduced five pieces of legislation the first week of the 2019 session, including two key bills to boost the economies of small towns and rural… READ MORE

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  Pellicciotti re-introduces Corporate Crime Act | January 21, 2019

  OLYMPIA – Rep. Mike Pellicciotti, D-Federal Way, has again introduced his Corporate Crime Act. If passed, the legislation, HB 1252, would dust off statutes that have not been updated since… READ MORE

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  Doglio bill aims to fight hunger, reduce food waste | January 18, 2019

  One in five children in our state is hungry. Global greenhouse gas emissions from food waste rank third after China and the US. Two challenges addressed by one solution: reducing… READ MORE

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  Rep. Mari Leavitt Appointed Vice Chair of College & Workforce Development | January 18, 2019

  OLYMPIA – Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place, is focused on expanding career and technical education throughout the state in her role as Vice Chair of the College & Workforce Development…. READ MORE