To my Kitsap friends and neighbors, I considered starting this Appleton Update by saying that 2018 was a very successful session in Olympia. But rather than sound self-serving, I want…
Tag: budget
State budget fully funds education, cuts property taxes
Dear friends and neighbors, Exactly one week ago, the 2018 legislative session adjourned – on time! – in Olympia. It was a thrill to be with colleagues and staff on…
Rep. Orwall’s 3/13/18 Update: Budget / Property Tax Relief / Equal Pay / Net Neutrality / Gun Laws
Dear friends and neighbors, First, I want to make sure you know we’re having a telephone town hall meeting this Thursday evening, and I hope you’ll join us! Finished on…
Legislative Update: Budget / Property Tax Relief / Legislative Victories
A budget that fully funds schools, improves mental health services, and provides property tax relief After several years of strong bipartisan work on education funding reform, last year the legislature…
Rep. Wylie’s 3/9/18 Update: Town Hall TOMORROW / Supplemental Budget / Equal Pay / Net Neutrality / Gun Bills
Dear friends and neighbors, Last night, shortly after 10 p.m., the gavels came down for the last time in both legislative chambers officially marking the adjournment of the 2018 session…