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…
Category: Beth Doglio
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….
Rep. Beth Doglio Recognized as Outstanding Legislator
OLYMPIA – State Rep. Beth Doglio (D-Olympia) has received the 2017 Outstanding Legislator Award from the Washington Association of Sewer & Water Districts for her dedication to improving the Public…
Response to Charlottesville and moving forward in Washington
We are outraged by the violent white supremacist demonstrations in Charlottesville and further condemn Trump’s rhetoric in Phoenix, which perpetuated hatred and bigotry. In response, as Washington House Democrats, we…
What we stand to lose
Unless the Senate votes, $4.17 billion in construction projects won’t happen The House of Representatives passed a state capital budget on a 92-1 vote. But unless the Republican-controlled Senate acts,…
Possible government shutdown
Dear friends and neighbors, If there’s no budget deal by June 30, the state government shuts down on July 1—and that will hurt everyone. This would be the first time…
Olympian op-ed: State budget requires bipartisan compromise
Originally published in The Olympian, May 16, 2017. By Rep. Beth Doglio Approving the state’s two-year operating budget is always the toughest challenge for the Legislature. This year is no…
Doglio’s rape survivor bill heads to Governor’s desk
OLYMPIA – A bill that will remove legal barriers for women seeking to terminate the parental rights of their rapists is one step away from becoming law. HB 1543, sponsored…
A “Family First” budget for Washington!
Thanks to those of you who came to our town hall meetings on Saturday, March 11. We learned a lot. It is an honor to serve the 22nd Legislative District…