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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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. Pellicciotti on opposition to Senate Bill 6617
OLYMPIA – State Representative Mike Pellicciotti, D-Federal Way, issued the following statement on his opposition to SB 6617, new legislation to change public record laws regarding the state legislature. “Since…
Solving the opioid epidemic & Investing in mental health
I send these newsletters out every week, and I really appreciate all of the feedback, perspectives, and questions I receive in response. Recently, I’ve gotten questions from some of you…
House Democratic budget includes $1 billion in property tax relief; funding increases for public schools, mental health services, financial aid.
OLYMPIA – House Democrats unveiled their supplemental two-year operating budget proposal today, which would increase funding for public schools, mental health services, college financial aid and provide $1 billion in…