House Speaker Frank Chopp doesn’t like the spotlight, unless it’s pointed at the issues he cares about. Over the years Chopp has accomplished a great deal for his Seattle district…
KCTS: Frank Chopp the Affordable Housing Crusader
Category: The Advance
KIRO investigators: Confusing state law allows violent felons to get guns
After the deadly school shooting in Marysville and the passage of Initiative 594, there’s a renewed look at gun safe legislation, including a proposal from Rep. Ruth Kagi on the…
Workers’ comp rate increase is way below expectations
The Department of Labor and Industries announced last week that workers’ comp premiums in 2015 will increase by less than half of the 1.8 percent proposed back in September. The…
Government data shedding light on oil train routes
The safe transporting of oil through Washington (and around the country) has been a top concern of constituents, first responders, and lawmakers over the last couple years. Domestic oil production…
We can do better; Washington’s foster children are depending on us
The lives of foster children are often filled with unbearable trauma. Many have endured abuse or neglect, and been removed from their families. These children are our most vulnerable; they…