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• Governor signs legislation to keep democratic spaces free from open carry | March 23, 2022

  OLYMPIA — On Wednesday, Gov. Jay Inslee signed HB 1630 to prohibit open carry at city and county council meetings, as well as restrict the possession of guns at school… READ MORE

• Berg: Historic state construction budget builds hope and progress  | March 18, 2022

  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… READ MORE

• Berg: Safeguard schools, city halls, and election workers  | March 7, 2022

  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)…. READ MORE

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  House passes ban on weapons at school board meetings, ballot counting centers | February 14, 2022

  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… READ MORE

• High school counselor was inspiration for new law reforming college credit in high school | December 2, 2021

  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… READ MORE