OLYMPIA – State Rep. Melanie Morgan (D-Parkland) was recently appointed to the newly-created Office of Equity Task Force by Acting Speaker of the House John Lovick. The task force was…
Rep. Melanie Morgan appointed to governor’s equity task force
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State construction budget improves quality of life, opportunity for Pierce County’s most underserved communities
OLYMPIA—The new state construction budget – known as the capital budget (House Bill 1102) – passed by the legislature includes funding for Pierce County projects that will benefit some of…
Morgan bill to help disabled veterans access in-state tuition clears Legislature
OLYMPIA – Veterans who are eligible for federal Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Services benefits will now also be eligible for in-state tuition at Washington’s public universities, colleges, and technical schools….
Morgan ballot return date bill passes House
OLYMPIA – Last year, state lawmakers passed a slate of “Access to Democracy” bills to help eliminate barriers to voting and simplify the registration process for all eligible voters in…
Washington lawmakers adopt resolution celebrating Black History Month
OLYMPIA – February is Black History Month, and today the Washington State House of Representatives formally recognized the occasion by adopting a resolution on the House floor. It was sponsored…