OLYMPIA—A new law will help protect election workers and local officials. “More than 80 percent of local officials have experienced harassment, threats, and violence,” said Rep. April Berg (D-Mill Creek)….
Category: April Berg
No child should go hungry
Dear friends and neighbors, Although it feels like we just started, we’re more than 75 percent of the way through this year’s legislative session. There is still plenty of…
44th LD Virtual Town Hall – TOMORROW, February 16th at 7 p.m.
Friends and neighbors, TOMORROW is finally the day: the 44th Legislative District Virtual Town Hall! Join Senator John Lovick, Representative Brandy Donaghy, and me on Wednesday, February 16th from 7:00…
Legislative update: Helping working families and building a better Washington
Friends and Neighbors, How can we help give working families a better shot at the American Dream? I’m focused on kitchen-table issues this session, especially jobs, small businesses, and economic…
Reforms to move our state forward and ways you can participate in your democracy
Dear neighbors, A key part of my job is keeping you informed–and hearing directly from you. This newsletter is about what’s happening in Olympia as the first week of session…
High school counselor was inspiration for new law reforming college credit in high school
EVERETT—Paul Turner is a counselor at Jackon High School and the inspiration behind legislation introduced by his local lawmaker, Rep. April Berg (D-Mill Creek). On Dec. 1, Berg presented Mr. Turner…
TONIGHT 6:30-7:30 p.m. – 44TH LD Virtual Town Hall
Join Representatives John Lovick and April Berg for a 44th Legislative District virtual town hall! The event will be moderated by Jackson High School AP U.S Government & Politics…
Governor signs Berg law to end period poverty for students
OLYMPIA—For decades, menstruating students have missed class time because they didn’t have access to period products, or couldn’t afford to buy them at all. “Poverty and period poverty go hand-in-glove,”…
You’re invited to tonight’s Table Talk with Reps. John Lovick and April Berg
You can catch up with your 44th District representatives for a casual community meeting tonight, Thursday, April 1 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The Table Talk will feature your live questions moderated…
Budgets that put people first
Dear friends and neighbors, Because of the COVID pandemic, this is the first time in state history that we have held a remote session. We are approaching the finish…