Rep. Eric Pettigrew was honored with the Frederick Douglass Patterson Individual of the Year Award by UNCF Seattle at the organization’s 2020 “A Mind Is . . .” gala Saturday…
UNCF Seattle honors Rep. Eric Pettigrew as Individual of the Year
Category: Press Releases
Package of Priority Legislation from Johnson Passes House
OLYMPIA – Since being sworn-in less than six weeks ago, Rep. Jesse Johnson, D-Federal Way, has prioritized legislation to address issues that are impacted by homelessness, the foster care system,…
Pellicciotti bill bringing more accountability and transparency to redistricting passes House
OLYMPIA – On Wednesday, February 19, the Washington state House of Representatives passed legislation (House Bill 2575) to bring greater public input, transparency, and accountability to the Washington Redistricting Commission….
Leavitt Passes Cost of Living Increase for Retirees
OLYMPIA – At the very end of a long four days of floor debate, Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place, passed her bill to fund cost of living adjustments for retired…
House passes Orwall’s ‘Safe Harbor’ legislation for survivors of child sex trafficking
OLYMPIA – On Tuesday, January 19, the Washington state House of Representatives passed ‘Safe Harbor’ legislation (House Bill 1775) to better help child survivors of sex trafficking. “Children cannot consent…