Dear friends and neighbors, As you have probably heard, a week ago both legislative chambers passed Senate Bill 6617. I was one of the 14 House members voting NO on…
Rep. Orwall’s 3/2/18 Update: Public Records Bill Veto and Fighting Blight
Year: 2018
SB 6617: I heard you loud and clear
SB 6617 has been vetoed. I support the veto. I want to thank all of you who reached out to me and let me know your disappointment in my vote…
Atlantic Salmon Farming Ban Passes Legislature
OLYMPIA – After the Atlantic Salmon net pen collapse occurred last August, the Legislature determined that action was needed to protect native salmon populations. Representative Kristine Lytton, D-Anacortes, led the…
Legislative update: SB 6617 veto, reducing gun violence, voter registration and more
We heard you on legislative transparency Since our vote earlier this week in favor of SB 6617, our inboxes and voicemails have been flooded with messages from constituents deeply disappointed in…
Rep. Wylie’s 3/2/18 Update: Public Records Bill Veto
Dear neighbors, I want to start by acknowledging that we made a mistake. You were right to be outraged by the manner in which the House and Senate passed SB…