8/13/15 The following is a statement from House Appropriations Committee Chair Ross Hunter (D-Medina) in response to today’s order from the Washington State Supreme Court: “The Supreme Court released a…
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2015 Legislative Summary
I don’t really even know where to begin. I’ll keep it simple. This is my annual end of session email to share what we achieved and didn’t achieve. It was…
Rep. Hunt earns the first ever “Gabrielle Giffords Award for Civility in State Government”
By Michael Konopasek SEATTLE — Former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords and her husband, retired astronaut Mark Kelly, are in Seattle encouraging lawmakers to reach across the political aisle and work…
Rep. Kristine Lytton’s Legislative Report: Interim!
Dear Friends and Family, After three special sessions, the 2015 legislative session finally concluded a couple weeks ago, and the beautiful weather has been a wonderful welcome to interim. While…
Legislative Update: Investing in Transportation
After three years of negotiations, the legislature was finally able to pass a comprehensive transportation revenue package this session. The $16.1 billion package funds important projects and programs across our…