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Bergquist legislation will help build indoor tennis facility in Renton | March 28, 2016

OLYMPIA – The sale of brand-new Washington Tennis specialty license plates could help pay for public indoor tennis courts in Renton, or eventually other cities, thanks to a bill sponsored… READ MORE

11th and 33rd Legislative Districts Joint Town Hall this Saturday | February 16, 2016

Who: Lawmakers from the 11th and 33rd Legislative District What: Town Hall Meeting When: Saturday, February 20, 2016 from 10:00 am to noon Where: Aviation High School Boeing Presentation Center,… READ MORE

11th District Telephone Town Hall | February 9, 2016

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… READ MORE

Rep. Steve Bergquist elected to House Rules Committee for 2016 | November 23, 2015

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… READ MORE

Rep. Bergquist: Kent kids come to the Capitol | November 20, 2015

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… READ MORE

We’re learning . . . from our students! | November 3, 2015

New construction budget means local jobs in the 11th District | October 26, 2015

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… READ MORE

Transportation package includes funding for mass transit, bike lanes and walking paths | September 22, 2015

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… READ MORE

Transportation package means big projects, big improvements and new construction jobs | September 22, 2015

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… READ MORE

Good news for higher education in Washington state | August 31, 2015

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… READ MORE