by Krystal Wells, intern at the House of Representatives Can a high school student write a law? The answer may surprise you. Snohomish High school students have been coming to…
Local students pitch reforms to lawmakers
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Seattle lawmaker emphasizes citizen-involvement in two measures
State Rep. Gerry Pollet is prime-sponsoring legislation which would guarantee for the first time that the public can comment at local-government and state-government meetings before councils or agencies take their…
Rep. Pettigrew tours South Seattle schools
During the 2012 session, the Legislature allocated funds in support of creative and innovative programs designed to boost student achievement in a handful of struggling schools in South Seattle. On Friday,…
Blake introduces seafood labeling legislation
A measure (HB 1200) aimed at protecting consumers by ensuring informed decisions are made about the seafood they buy and put on their tables is making its way through the…
Rep. Reykdal to hold telephone town hall on January 23rd
Residents of the 22nd Legislative District and members of the media are invited to participate in Representative Chris Reykdal’s telephone town hall this Wednesday, January 23rd at 6:00 PM. Telephone…