The legislative session ran the longest in state history and resulted in a final, bipartisan budget that makes meaningful investments in education, mental health, and transportation. Because of the improved…
Tag: Christine Kilduff
Statement by Rep. Kilduff: Governor’s signature on new law means hope for veterans
There’s exciting news for veterans: Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a law protecting your G.I. Bill benefits here in Washington. A glitch in federal laws meant up to 20,000 vets…
Kilduff: State budget invests in public schools, cuts college tuition
OLYMPIA—The new state budget puts a record amount of new funding into our public schools and cuts college tuition without raising new taxes. “This is a budget for the people,…
Statements from the LGBTQ Caucus: marriage equality finally guaranteed in every state
OLYMPIA – Today the United States Supreme Court issued its much-awaited ruling on marriage equality across the country. In a landmark decision that will finally secure marriage rights for all…
Legislative Update: Special Session, Transportation and the Budget
Special Session and the Budget We are half way through the 30-day special session. I had great hopes of finishing our work during the regular session without having to go…