OLYMPIA – The three first bills passed by the House of Representatives this morning—all with unanimous votes—will help active duty members, veterans, and their families to have access to services…
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Rep. Kilduff thanks Jermaine Kearse and Gold Star Kids
The state House of Representatives was honored on Monday, February 15, 2016 by several special guests. Six Gold Star Kids, whose parents serve our country, were joined by Seattle Seahawk Jermaine…
Working together to end hunger and homelessness
Justice shouldn’t be denied to low-income citizens
The tidal wave of the great recession shrank the middle class and zapped the purchasing power of everyday Americans. People are working longer hours than ever before, but they’re still one emergency away from not being able to pay rent or buy the prescription medicines they need. One of the toughest and most expensive emergencies is a legal problem. These days, legal bills are astronomical, and can be a stretch even for people with high salaries. Imagine being hit with nine legal problems a year. Every year. That statistic is no exaggeration.
Rep. Orwall’s Legislative Update for November 24, 2015
Dear Neighbors, I hope you enjoyed our wonderful summer weather. As we head into the fall and winter, my calendar is full of meetings with constituents, community groups, public officials,…