The children of our state and our iconic southern resident orcas face a common threat: toxic chemicals in consumer products used in our homes, schools, and workplaces. Everyday products like…
Category: Beth Doglio
Rep. Doglio’s energy efficiency in buildings proposal one step closer to law
Legislation to reign in greenhouse gas emissions from the build environment continues moving through the legislature with today’s Senate passage of House Bill 1257 by Rep. Beth Doglio, D-Olympia. The…
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Rep. Doglio’s Energy-Efficient Buildings proposal passes House
Buildings are the fastest growing source of greenhouse gas emissions, and the second largest source overall in Washington state—jumping by 50 percent since 1990, compared to 10 percent in total…
Statement by Reps. Beth Doglio, Laurie Dolan, and Sen. Sam Hunt on New Zealand attack
We are deeply saddened by the events that took place in Christchurch, New Zealand yesterday and holding families who have lost loved ones in our hearts. We are outraged that…
Doglio bill aims to fight hunger, reduce food waste
One in five children in our state is hungry. Global greenhouse gas emissions from food waste rank third after China and the US. Two challenges addressed by one solution: reducing…
Application window now open for new Washington State Women’s Commission
OLYMPIA – The newly-established Washington State Women’s Commission is now accepting applications from individuals interested in working to address problems that contribute to inequality for women in the workplace and…
MEDIA ADVISORY: 22nd LD Telephone Town Hall Next Tuesday
Who: Sen. Sam Hunt, Rep. Beth Doglio, and Rep. Laurie Dolan – The 22nd District legislators represent part of Thurston County, including Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, and the unincorporated communities of Johnson…
MEDIA ADVISORY: Town Hall Meeting with 22nd Legislative District Lawmakers
Who: Rep. Laurie Dolan, Rep. Beth Doglio, and Sen. Sam Hunt, the 22nd Legislative District lawmakers representing Thurston County, including Olympia, Lacey, and Tumwater. What: Town Hall meeting with 22nd…
State House passes bill protecting domestic-violence survivors from discrimination
OLYMPIA – The Washington House of Representatives passed legislation today to protect survivors of domestic or sexual violence from discrimination. HB 2661, sponsored by Rep. Beth Doglio (D–22, Olympia), prohibits…
Rep. Doglio: State budget held hostage and Washington schools pay price
There’s a bipartisan agreement on the state’s capital budget, but the Republican-controlled Senate refuses to pass it. Check out my op-ed in The News Tribune to get the full story….