Cutting tuition for all students Years ago, college students worked every summer to save up for that year’s tuition. You can’t do that anymore. Your average college student could work…
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New budgets will bring needed construction projects and jobs to 11th District
OLYMPIA—The $3.9 billion state construction budget and $16 billion transportation plan will bring much-needed improvements and jobs to the 11th Legislative District. “I am proud to get funding for the…
Rep. Bergquist: Open, honest government, because citizens deserve the truth
As a citizen and a voter, you deserve to know who’s really paying for campaign ads. That’s why I wrote House Bill 2256, which would toughen up the requirements and…
Students travel to Olympia in support of Youth Voting Act
Students were joined by social studies teacher John Hines of Todd Beamer High School as they traveled to Olympia to testify in favor of the Youth Voting Act (House Bill…
Lawmakers elect Tarleton, Bergquist, Ryu, Riccelli and McBride to leadership
OLYMPIA — House Democrats elected a wide mix of lawmakers to posts in leadership: three women and two men, an experienced lawmaker from Spokane and a freshmen from Federal Way….
House passes Moter Voter for students by Rep. Bergquist
Here are highlights from today’s floor debate about House Bill 1279, which would allow high-school students to register to vote—using the successful Motor Voter program – when they apply for…
House OKs elections bills highlighting fairness, efficiency
Equity, common sense emphasized in voting measures sent over to the Senate The state House of Representatives today approved plans for major improvements in the elections system. Aimed at helping…
Bill by Rep. Bergquist would stop smoking with kids in the car
Reporter Keith Eldridge interviewed Rep. Bergquist right before the State of the State speech by Gov. Jay Inslee. Earlier in the day, Bergquist spoke with KOMO Radio about the legislation:…
Poll: What are your top priorities?
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Governor signs Bergquist bill encouraging community service
With two high school students at the ceremony, Gov. Jay Inslee signed legislation by Rep. Steve Bergquist (D-Renton) that’s meant to strengthen the bonds between students and their local community….