OLYMPIA—Rep. Cindy Ryu (D-Shoreline) is the new chair of the House Community Development, Housing and Tribal Affairs Committee, which also oversees efforts to help veterans and boost tourism in Washington…
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2015 session report for the 28th District
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…
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…
House OK’s Gregory bill easing college bite for many military dependents
OLYMPIA — The state House Thursday gave a unanimous thumbs-up to Rep. Carol Gregory’s bill that would make it easier for children of military personnel who are killed, go missing,…
Rep. Orwall’s e-Newsletter for February 28, 2015
It’s hard to believe we are nearly halfway through session. This week was fiscal cuttoff, and we will be spending long hours voting on bills on the House floor next…