OLYMPIA – Legislation introduced today by Rep. Marko Liias would give transit agencies a temporary tool to protect local transit service and reduce congestion. The bill is limited to King,…
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Rep. Kristine Lytton’s Jan. 21 Legislative Update
Dear friends and neighbors, Now that the Legislature is up and running, I wanted to send you an update and ask for your feedback. I’ll be sending these Legislative Updates…
Time off for parents to attend school conferences aim of Liias bill
OLYMPIA – Legislation to make sure parents can get time off for teacher conferences received a hearing this week. Rep. Marko Liias, D-Edmonds, introduced the measure so parents wanting to…
The Olympian: Rep. Reykdal: Keep eye on closing tax loopholes
South Sound’s newest Democratic lawmaker from Tumwater is keeping up his drum beat for reforming the state’s tax system. Rep. Chris Reykdal won re-election running on tax reform and reaffirmed…
Rep. Chris Reykdal’s Jan. 19 Legislative Update: Session Begins
2011 Legislative Session begins The 2011 Legislative Session began last week, and as I took the oath of office on the floor of the House, I was filled with gratitude…