Every child deserves a chance. That’s what I believe, and that’s what our state constitution says. It’s the paramount duty of the state to provide every child with a basic…
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It’s budget week in Olympia
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,…
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…