OLYMPIA—State Rep. Kevin Van De Wege (D-Sequim) announced today new legislation that gives a tax credit to new businesses in the Composite Manufacturing sector. HB 1764 provides for a 60 percent…
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Statement from Rep. Ross Hunter on supplemental budget passage
Statement from Rep. Ross Hunter (D-Medina) on the passage of HB 1105 – Making 2015 supplemental operating appropriations. Sen. Andy Hill and I made a commitment to Governor Inslee last summer…
Compelling Speech from New Rep. Tom Dent (R-13) on Mental Health
We passed our first two bills today. It’s always fun on the first day – lots of people feel moved to speak and there’s always been some minor change to…
School Days at the Capitol
I had a great visit with kids from Federal Way’s Rainier View Elementary School today in the beautiful State Reception Hall. I’m reminded that the children are our future, and…
Sullivan bill helps local schools match learning activities to communities
House Majority Leader Pat Sullivan (D-Covington) introduced a bill today to help bring additional education opportunities to underserved areas and students. HB 1795 would give more flexibility to the process…