Wednesday, March 2, 2016 House Approves Rep. Fey’s State Patrol Bill Strong bipartisan support for officer recruitment and retention OLYMPIA – With a 85-12 vote, the House of Representatives passed…
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Video Update from Rep. Fey: More than Halfway through Session!
Dear Friends, We are more than halfway through this year’s short legislative session. While many bills did not make it past the important cutoff points, several of my priority pieces…
House Unveils Supplemental Transportation Budget
House Democrats have released their $8.6 billion 2016 supplemental transportation budget, which makes several adjustments and new investments in Washington’s transportation system. “This budget will help provide congestion relief and…
27th LD Lawmakers urge thorough examination of Tacoma methanol plant
Sen. Jeannie Darneille, Rep. Laurie Jinkins, and Rep. Jake Fey have asked the City of Tacoma to broaden the scope of its environmental review process for Northwest Innovation Works’ proposed…
House Passes Rep. Fey Bill to Help Homeless Students
In a bipartisan 68-28 vote, the House of Representatives approved legislation by Representative Jake Fey (D-Tacoma) to help equip schools and communities with the tools they need to combat youth…
Video Update from Rep. Fey: Washington State Patrol
Dear Friends, The 2016 Legislative Session is halfway over! While I continue to work on big issues such as education and transportation, I want to share an update about another…
Video Update from Rep. Fey: Education & Homelessness
There are some big issues in the legislature this session, but none so important as education. Click the video below to learn more about what I’m working on in Olympia,…
Legislation to Help Homeless Students Heard in the House
The House Appropriations Committee heard legislation from Representative Jake Fey (D-Tacoma) to help equip schools and students with the tools they need to combat youth homelessness. The hearing was packed…
27th District End of Session Newsletter
In this newsletter: Welcome Letter A Budget for Washington Prioritizing Our Students: Early Learning to Higher Education Updates to Mental Health Policy and Funding Investing in Transportation Building a Better…
Legislative Update from Rep. Fey – Special Session
Keeping our Promises in Transportation Much of the focus during special session has been on the difficult negotiations over the operating budget. However, I have good news to report on…