Last week the House Democrats laid out our plan for the 2015-17 operating budget. The proposal makes important investments in K-12 education, early learning, foster care programs, mental health funding,…
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Rep. Lytton’s Legislative Update: Week 12
Dear Friends and Neighbors, We’ve made it to Week 12! Last Friday, Representatives Ross Hunter and Reuven Carlyle released the 2015-17 House Operating Budget. I support this budget because it…
Rep Farrell and Senator Jayapal: Minimum wage bill would have helped hard-working families across the state
OLYMPIA – A bill to increase the statewide minimum wage to $12/hour in four years was not brought up for a vote in the Republican-controlled Senate Committee on Commerce &…
Senate Republican budget proposal already $45 million in the red
OLYMPIA – If something sounds too good to be true, it usually is. As is the case this week with the Senate Republican’s supposed “balanced” budget. Less than 24 hours…
Racing ahead for children and a fair budget
Early Start Last week was a huge victory for children across Washington – the Early Start Act made great strides forward and House Democrats fully funded early learning opportunities in…