House and Senate Democratic budget leaders released an updated legislative package to raise new progressive revenue and fund K-12 education and essential state services this week. It would raise nearly…
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House Democrats introduce proposed revenue bills
OLYMPIA – Today, House Democrats introduced proposed revenue legislation for the 2025-27 operating budget. Washington state is facing a budget shortfall of $15 billion, with several billion more needed to…
Media Advisory: 44th LD Coffee Chat this Saturday
Who: Senator John Lovick, Representative April Berg, Representative Brandy Donaghy What: Coffee chat with the 44th District community. When: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 27, 2024. Where: Woodside Elementary…
Berg bill to provide predictable, sustainable funding for affordable housing heard in House Finance Committee
OLYMPIA – Earlier today, the House Finance Committee met to hear testimony on House Bill 2276, sponsored by Rep. April Berg, D-Mill Creek. The bill, also known as The Affordable…
Berg Introduces the College Athlete Protection Act
OLYMPIA—In a shift towards recalibrating the dynamics of college sports, Representative April Berg (D-Mill Creek) has introduced the College Athlete Protection Act (CAP Act) with bipartisan support. This legislation aims…
Budgets, the Revenue Forecast, and Climate Commitment Dollars
Operating, Capital, and Transpo Budget Rollouts It’s budget week here in Olympia! The time of year when both the House and Senate release their three budget proposals: capital, operating, and transportation….
House Passes Yori’s Law
OLYMPIA – Drowning is a leading cause of death for children aged one to four and has devastating effects on families and communities. House Bill 1750, sponsored by State Representative…
House passes Berg bill to prevent animal abuse and predatory lending
OLYMPIA – Rep. April Berg, D-Mill Creek, introduced a consumer protection and animal welfare bill, House Bill 1424, intended to end the puppy mill to pet store pipeline and limit…
Rep. April Berg Promotes Water Safety and Drowning Prevention with House Bill 1750
Olympia, WA – State Representative April Berg (D – Mill Creek) introduced House Bill 1750, also known as Yori’s Law, aimed at promoting water safety and drowning prevention education. Drowning…
Berg Introduces Bill to End the Puppy Mill to Pet Store Pipeline
OLYMPIA – Rep. April Berg, D-Mill Creek, recently introduced a consumer protection and animal welfare bill, House Bill 1424, intended to end the puppy mill to pet store pipeline and limit…