For more than a year and a half, House Democrats have been working for a major investment in our transportation system by way of a new revenue package. It would…
The High Cost of a Poor Transportation System
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Reform will protect victims of domestic violence
Most murders don’t happen because some genius serial killer is stalking the streets of Seattle or Spokane. Police and prosecutors know that homicide victims usually die at the hands of…
Creating jobs in creative ways
Creating jobs isn’t just about traditional work-with-your-hands employment on highway projects, school construction or in Puget Sound boatyards – although House Democrats are good at that. It’s also about improving…
2014 session adjourns sine die
The 2014 legislative session ended tonight at 11:50 PM. While much of the great legislation passed by the House met an untimely death in the Senate, there are many good…
Win-win for students, schools is on governor’s desk
Better education for at-risk students, stronger accountability for schools, and increased efficiency for local governments are objectives all wrapped inside successful legislation sponsored by Rep. June Robinson. The measure (House…