Governor’s independent report outlines 15 ways to make correctional facilities safer for staff On Jan. 29, Corrections Officer Jayme Biendl was brutally murdered by an inmate with a violent past…
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Rep. Stanford’s e-memo for March 23
Dear Neighbors, Over the past two weeks we have seen dramatic videos of the earthquake and tsunami that have devastated Japan. I’ve been horrified by the terrible loss of…
Rep. Kristine Lytton’s March 22 Legislative Update
Dear friends and neighbors, This week brings the start of spring and the next policy committee cut-off. While we enjoy the flowers starting to bloom outside, we are wrapping up…
Rep. Kathy Haigh receives Pioneer Educator Award for supporting online learning
Students present Rep. Kathy Haigh with the Pioneer Educator Award at the Capitol in Olympia on Tuesday. OLYMPIA – Hundreds of students, parents and teachers gathered in the rotunda…
Rep. Chris Reykdal’s March 18 Legislative Update: The Budget & Public Services
This was a busy week for community outreach, activism, and another devastating revenue update. I will focus on these, but please continue your prayers, thoughts and donations for those suffering…