The aspiration for higher education is a dream for many, and for some, one that remains financially out of reach. Rep. Steve Bergquist (D-Renton) has introduced House Bill 2309 to…
Bergquist’s 13 Year Free Bill Passes In Committee
Category: Press Releases
House Passes Historic “Washington Recovery Budget”
OLYMPIA – The Washington State House of Representatives passed its version of the 2021-2023 operating budget today by a vote of 57-41. By utilizing state and federal funds, the Washington…
MEDIA ADVISORY: 11th Legislative District Telephone Town Hall Next Wednesday
Please join Reps. David Hackney and Steve Bergquist, and Sen. Bob Hasegawa for the first 11th Legislative District Telephone Town Hall of 2021. This upcoming Wednesday, calls will go out to…
MEDIA ADVISORY: 11th District Telephone Town Hall March 25
Who: State Reps. Steve Bergquist and Zack Hudgins, Sen. Bob Hasegawa What: Telephone Town Hall with 11th District constituents When: Monday, March 25 from 6:00 p.m. to 7 p.m. Where:…
MEDIA ADVISORY: Mini Town Hall Meeting with Representative Bergquist on March 23
Who: State Rep. Steve Bergquist What: Mini Town Hall meeting with 11th District constituents When: Saturday, March 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Where: Vince’s Coffee, 401 Olympia Ave…
House narrowly passes Youth Voter Registration bill
OLYMPIA—After a contentious debate on the House Floor earlier today, a measure to allow 16- and 17-year olds to pre-register to vote was finally sent to the Senate on a…
11th District Telephone Town Hall
Who: State Reps. Steve Bergquist and Zack Hudgins What: Telephone Town Hall Conversation When: 6 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 10, 2016 Where: 11th legislative district Why: Reps. Hudgins and…
Rep. Steve Bergquist elected to House Rules Committee for 2016
Renton State Rep. Steve Bergquist was elected by his colleagues this week to a seat on the House Rules Committee, the group that has the final say over which bills…
Rep. Bergquist: Kent kids come to the Capitol
Every lawmaker I know looks forward to visits with constituents, especially young people getting a first-hand look at what representative state government is all about. These bright faces belong to…
Good news for higher education in Washington state
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…