The 2018 legislative session starts on Monday in Olympia, and local lawmakers are hopeful that this year, they’ll be done on time. …
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HB 2402 – Energy Independence Act
March 8, 2018 HB 2402 did not receive a vote in the House before we adjourned for the year. I’m glad to see significant climate legislation made it through…
Access to Democracy
Senate and House Democrats joined with Governor Inslee to outline the “Access to Democracy” package of legislation. These measures are aimed at improving community representation, boosting voter registration, and ensuring…
Frockt, Pollet, Valdez inviting constituent feedback, host town hall meetings
Sen. David Frockt, Rep. Gerry Pollet and Rep. Javier Valdez will host a pair of town hall meetings in the first week of January. The meetings offer constituents an opportunity…
Legislature should work to boost voter participation
From the Seattle Times editorial board Democracy thrives on participation. The Evergreen State has done a great job encouraging people to register to vote, with 4.3 million receiving ballots statewide,…