New survey: House and Senate Budgets Comparison The budget proposals are out and we’ll soon start negotiations. But we are facing some serious differences, so reaching an agreement will take…
Category: Email Updates
Blake’s 4/3/2017 Update: Listen to Call / Jobs & Free Tuition / Serious Break / Flipping System
19th LD Telephone Town Hall I enjoyed holding a telephone town hall with Sen. Dean Takko last week and I want to thank everyone who listened in and asked questions….
What a ‘Families First’ budget looks like
Families first. That is the driving principle behind the House Democrats’ proposed budget. People in Vancouver have asked us how we can improve education, make college affordable, create thriving communities,…
Rep. Orwall’s 3/29/2017 Legislative Update: House Budget / Update on my bills / Sound Transit / Mr. Yuk
Dear Neighbors, The House released its “Families First” state operating budget this week, and I am very proud of it! It represents our shared values by fully funding K-12 schools,…
Rep. Wylie’s Update: House unveils a ‘Families First’ budget
Dear neighbors, I often talk to people in my community about our tax system. Explaining that we need more money for education and other critical services is never easy when…