In what one member called a righting of past wrongs, the Senate gave final legislative approval March 5 to a bill that allows tribal members to clear their state criminal…
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Fish warriors in line to get records fixed
In an effort to right past wrongs, Rep. David Sawyer of Tacoma wants the state to clear the criminal records of tribal members who were convicted of fishing violations before…
Rep. Sawyer picked to help kids with disabilities
With a boost from House Speaker Frank Chopp, state Rep. David Sawyer of Tacoma is in line to help provide intervention and services to better the lives of infants and…
Op-ed by Rep. Sawyer: House budget starts rebuilding opportunity for low-income families
Published in the Tacoma News Tribune, April 25, 2013 Families are suffering, and opportunities for our most vulnerable and low-income families have been slowly diminishing in Washington. For the past…
Sporting magazine looks at Sawyer bills reaffirming tribal hunting rights
Rep. David Sawyer has introduced two measures – House bills 1495 and 1496 – making it clear that state wildlife officials must respect the treaty rights of tribal hunters. In…