February 3, 2011 The legislative session is in full swing and Olympia, Lacey, and Tumwater welcome thousands of people who come to the capitol to testify and meet with legislators. …
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Rep. Kristine Lytton’s Feb. 1 Legislative Update: Early Action Bills
Dear friends and neighbors, As the fourth week of session begins, I’m grateful for the opportunity to share this update with you. As always, please let me know if there…
Rep. Chris Reykdal’s Feb. 1 Legislative Update: Unemployment Insurance Reform
Unemployment Insurance Reform: Good for businesses, good for workers There are few places where we will have the ability to bolster our state’s social safety net in this biennial budget….
New law by Rep. Eileen Cody would ban flavored tobacco aimed at kids
OLYMIA — Most people who start smoking do it when they’re underage, and flavored tobacco is aimed directly at kids. That’s why Rep. Eileen Cody (D-West Seattle) wrote legislation to…
Seattle Reps. Pedersen and Carlyle introduce houseboat legislation
Joint statement from Seattle Reps. Jamie Pedersen and Reuven Carlyle: “The diversity of housing options in Seattle is a reflection of its people. Our houseboat communities are a key piece…