Rep. Jessyn Farrell, D-Seattle, is the sponsor of HB 1611, which would improve protections for oil transportation over water to reduce the risk of spills. The bill – and its chances for passage this…
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Budgets, Education, and Sound Transit tab fees
Education Funding and Budget Negotiations Earlier this year, I shared that legislators needed to work together to fully fund education. A few months have gone by and that solution hasn’t…
House passes budget that fully funds education
On Friday the House of Representatives passed its budget. It fully funds education for the first time in decades. It puts families first, and keeps our state on track. Also,…
Legislative Update: Investing in a Strong Economy
As chair of the Finance Committee, a former school board member, and a mom, I know how important it is we fully fund education for the 1.1 million schoolchildren in…
House Democrats Propose “Families First” Budget
OLYMPIA – House Democrats proposed a “Families First” budget Monday that fully funds basic education, supports families and children, and continues the progress to give students and families relief from…