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…
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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…
We’re learning . . . from our students!
New construction budget means local jobs in the 11th District
Soon, you’ll see a lot more men and women in hard hats, getting to work to build parks, schools and other local projects. Up to 44,000 jobs will be created…
Transportation package includes funding for mass transit, bike lanes and walking paths
Even if you take the bus, the train or bike to work, the gridlock on I-405, I-167 and I-5 affects decisions we make every day. Countless working moms and dads…
Transportation package means big projects, big improvements and new construction jobs
The new 16-year transportation package means 100,000 jobs in Washington state, including many jobs and projects here in the 11th District. Our local mega-project is $1.225 billion for the I-405…
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…
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…
Mini Town Halls: A chance for real, one-on-one conversations
Listening to you is important to me. That’s why I’m hosting mini town halls once again at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9 and noon on Saturday, June 13. Both…