My side of the public records story
As many of my constituents now know, the State House and Senate passed Senate Bill 6617 this past Friday, which states that “the legislature intends to establish records disclosure obligations…
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Rep. Wylie’s Update: Thoughts on the public disclosure bill passed today
Dear friends and neighbors, I have struggled with this bill and want to share my thoughts with you. The media has been less than honest about this issue and the…
Statement by Rep. Laurie Jinkins, D-Tacoma, on today’s passage of the Legislative Public Records Act
“Today the Legislature took an important first step into the sunshine with the passage of the Legislative Public Records Act. Openness and transparency in government are crucial components of democracy….
Rep. Sells’ 2/23 Update: Gun Laws / #metoo Movement / Capital Budget
Now is the time to consider common-sense gun legislation After last week’s devastating shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida, people across the nation are rightfully demanding more than…
Senn hails passage of legislation banning bump stocks
OLYMPIA—Earlier today, the House of Representatives approved legislation to ban bump-fire stocks. Senate Bill 5992, sponsored by Sen. Kevin Van De Wege, D-Sequim, passed the House on a bipartisan vote…