As state legislatures across the country are taking steps to limit reproductive freedoms, lawmakers in Olympia are fighting to protect the choices that already exist in Washington state. This morning,…
House approves Reproductive Parity Act
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House committee approves Seaquist’s aquaculture bill
The House Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee approved Rep. Larry Seaquist’s (D-Gig Harbor) HB 1894, which would address some concerns with shellfish farming. “I’m focused on three ‘healthies’ – a…
Federal budget cuts could hit close to home
Have you been wondering how “sequestration” might affect us here at home? Unless Congress takes action soon, federal sequestration budget cuts will take effect March 1. While programs like Social…
Bill would improve adoption process to protect children from abuse
Do you remember the horrific story of Hana Williams, an adopted Ethiopian girl living in Sedro-Woolley? A couple of years ago her adoptive parents starved her, abused her, beat her…
Maxwell joins Governor in STEM push
Rep. Marcie Maxwell (D-Renton) joined forces with Governor Jay Inslee when they testified before the House Education Committee on Wednesday in support of her bill, HB 1872, which will put…