Today Sen. Steve Litzow of Mercer Island and Rep. Eric Pettigrew of Seattle announced two education-reform bills intended to improve student achievement and close the educational opportunity gap by…
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Rep. Pollet introduces consumer protection legislation to end excessive towing charges
OLYMPIA: Representative Gerry Pollet (D-Seattle) has introduced his first piece of prime-sponsored legislation. House Bill 2372 comes following reports of Washington residents being charged rates upward of $1,000 for a…
Rep. Fitzgibbon to Introduce Bag Ban
Jan. 12, 2012, Olympia – Representative Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) held a press conference earlier today to announce legislation aimed at protecting Puget Sound wildlife and the environment from harmful…
Statement from House Speaker Frank Chopp regarding Governor Gregoire’s announcement her marriage equality legislation
“Our caucus has a proud history of supporting equality for all people in Washington. Every family should have the same rights and responsibilities under the law, and I appreciate Governor…
House Democrats applaud bi-partisan redistricting process
The bi-partisan Washington State Redistricting Commission submitted their final plan to the Legislature just in time to meet the January 1, 2012 deadline. The plan was unanimously approved by all…