Statement from House Speaker Frank Chopp and Democratic Caucus Chair Eric Pettigrew on the passing of Representative Roger Freeman: “Our hearts and prayers are with the family of Rep. Roger…
Rep. Roger Freeman: 1965 – 2014
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Learning the Ropes: Rep. Monica Stonier returns to Capitol Ideas to talk about moving from the classroom to the Capitol
Rep. Monica Stonier (D-Vancouver) talked with Capitol Ideas a few days before being sworn in as a brand-new state lawmaker, after more than a decade as a classroom teacher and…
2014 Session Recap
American Dreams – a short documentary
One of the biggest stories of the 2014 legislative session was the passage of the DREAM Act. This quick documentary tells the story of how, year after year, college students…
Montesano/Aberdeen train derailments highlight hazardous transport discussion
On May 14, a third train derailment in 16 days occurred near Montesano, Washington. That’s not a misprint. Three derailments, in the same area, in just 16 days. Luckily, these…