Hello Friends, Greetings from our state capitol! We are nearly one month into the 2013 legislative session and in the midst of public hearings on proposed bills. In fact, the…
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Kagi retains leadership of House Early Learning and Human Services committee
Rep. Ruth Kagi (D – Shoreline) has been reappointed to chair the House Early Learning and Human Services committee for the 2013 session. Since first coming to the state legislature…
Historic child welfare reforms signed into law
OLYMPIA – Three separate measures that give child welfare caseworkers new and better tools to help the state’s most troubled families were signed into law today. Together, these reforms allow…
E-news from Rep. Ruth Kagi
March 16, 2012Legislative Update Hello Friends, Thursday, March 8 marked the end of the 2012 regular legislative session. While there are some important accomplishments I am happy to report below,…
Kagi preschool-to-kindergarten measure heads to governor’s desk
OLYMPIA – Early learning advocates cheered when it was announced in December that our state would receive a $60 million Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge grant. Yesterday, the…