News

• Listen to Speaker Chopp talk about ways to boost the economy in rural areas | January 26, 2018

  Talk turned to tax breaks during a Democratic news conference in Olympia this week, and folks in rural areas might like what was said. Here’s Dan Frizzell with the story:… READ MORE

• Jerry Cornfield’s (Everett Herald) interview with Speaker Frank Chopp | January 25, 2018

  Read Jerry Cornfield’s (Everett Herald) interview with Speaker Frank Chopp earlier this week: Q&A: State House speaker on taxes, death penalty, harassment Democrat Frank Chopp has had the speaker title… READ MORE

• Capital budget approval frees up funds for Capitol Hill projects | January 19, 2018

  The Washington Legislature on Thursday night passed a long-awaited capital budget, freeing up funds for a number of projects in Capitol Hill and the greater 43rd District. “I’m really excited… READ MORE

• YouthCare tabbed in plan for Broadway homeless youth center | January 18, 2018

  YouthCare, the Seattle nonprofit dedicated to providing services and emergency shelter to young homeless people and operator of the Orion Center at the base of Denny below Capitol Hill, has… READ MORE

• House Speaker Frank Chopp statement re DOL’s information release to ICE | January 12, 2018

  January 12, 2018 House Speaker Frank Chopp statement re DOL’s information release to ICE “I’m troubled by the news that the Department of Licensing shares certain information about our state… READ MORE