There are 26 new lawmakers learning their way around the Capitol Campus this week. It’s doubtful any of them think voters sent them to uphold the status quo. “It’s a…
The Olympian: Freshman lawmakers to bring changes
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Rep. Jinkins starts legislative session in key health care, transportation roles
After being sworn-in on Monday, the 27th District’s newest legislator wraps up session’s busy first week OLYMPIA – As the 2011 Legislative Session opened this week, Rep. Laurie Jinkins, D-Tacoma,…
Rights of deployed military parents protected in McCoy’s bill
Lawmaker says ‘we should never disrespect the status of service personnel’ OLYMPIA – “It’s just common sense and common decency that deployed military parents and military parents who are under…
In the House Today
Happy Friday! The House will convene on the floor today at 10:00, but there will be no official action taken. In committees, we offer the following: Friday 1/14/11 8:00 am…
Kenney introduces measure to protect families from immigration fraud
January 13, 2011 OLYMPIA—State Rep. Phyllis Gutiérrez Kenney is determined to stop common forms of immigration fraud that are ruining the lives of Latino immigrants and their families. Kenney today…