I had a great visit with kids from Federal Way’s Rainier View Elementary School today in the beautiful State Reception Hall. I’m reminded that the children are our future, and…
School Days at the Capitol
Tag: education
Continuing Dr. King’s march for equality and opportunity
The House honored Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. earlier this week. More than half a century ago, Dr. King struck the conscious of America with a powerful message: separate is…
Video Update from Rep. Morris: transportation projects, clean energy technology
Rep. Jeff Morris (D-Mount Vernon) discusses his legislative priorities for the 2015 sessions, including making investments in education, building transportation infrastructure in Whatcom and San Juan counties, and creating a clean…
Pettigrew Introduces bill to improve school boards of large cities
State Rep. Eric Pettigrew knows every child should have the opportunity to succeed. But he also knows that too many students in large school districts are not able to get…
Rep. Strom Peterson challenges lawmakers to honor MLK with deeds, not words
OLYMPIA – Freshman Rep. Strom Peterson (D-21) used his first speech on the floor of the House of Representatives to ask his colleagues a simple question: what would Dr. Martin Luther…