(Originally published in the Slog, Jan. 12, 2012) For many good reasons, elected officials rarely talk about how they feel. It’s just not done. But I’m going to break that…
I am angry
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Rep. Mike Sells Jan 13/2012 e-memo
January 13, 2012 Message from Rep. Mike Sells 2012 Legislative Session Begins The 2012 session of the Washington State Legislature began Monday much the way the last session ended: with…
Bill to expand youth voter registration options attracts support
OLYMPIA – Over 40 percent of voters in Washington state register to vote when getting their driver’s license, something that was made possible thanks to passage of the state’s “motor…
Pettigrew and Litzow announce education-reform measures
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…
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…