Legislative News from Representative Jessyn Farrell August 24, 2016 Statement from Rep. Jessyn Farrell on the success of oil transportation rulemaking OLYMPIA –The Department of Ecology released its final rule…
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Position Announcement: Legislative Assistant to Representative Strom Peterson
Legislative Assistant to Representative Strom Peterson, Washington State House of Representatives UPDATE: We are no longer accepting applications for this posting. Mission: To assist Legislators in successfully fulfilling their public…
Rep. McBride receives City Legislative Champion award
OLYMPIA – Rep. Joan McBride (D-Kirkland) received the City Legislative Champions Award from the Association of Washington Cities. “As a former mayor, I know very well the hard work that…
Education and funding: Helpful information on K-12 staffing and finances
Fully funding education has been a primary focus of the Washington State Legislature the last few bienniums. With next year being the deadline for meeting our constitutional obligation to fully…
Investing in a great education
As a mother of three young kids, including two Seattle Public School students, I understand the importance of investing in K-12 education. In the “McCleary Decision,” the Supreme Court ruled…