OLYMPIA – Washington House Democrats announced this week that Rep. April Berg (D – Mill Creek) will chair the House Finance Committee. Berg is the first Black woman to chair…
Berg Named Chair of Finance Committee
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You’re invited: Coffee chat on education policy with Rep. April Berg
Dear neighbors, Listening to you and keeping you informed are important parts of my job of representing the 44th District, especially when it comes to education policy. Please join me…
You’re invited: Coffee and conversation with your 44th District lawmakers this Saturday
Dear neighbors, Listening to you–and keeping you informed–are critical parts of the job of representing the 44th District. Please join us for a one-hour chat starting at 10 a.m. at…
Berg: Historic state construction budget builds hope and progress
OLYMPIA—The state’s new $1.5 billion construction projects fund a number of projects in the 44th District, according to Rep. April Berg (D-Mill Creek). “We aren’t simply breaking ground to pour…
Berg: Safeguard schools, city halls, and election workers
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)….
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…
House passes ban on weapons at school board meetings, ballot counting centers
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Today, the state House passed legislation introduced by Rep. Tana Senn, D-Mercer Island, to ban carrying or possessing guns and other weapons at city council, county council…
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…