New schools and over 70k jobs at risk Although the Operating budget has passed, we remain in session because our work is not yet over. Over a billion dollars in…
Major construction projects in jeopardy
Category: Joe Fitzgibbon
Our thoughts on the state budget compromise
A budget is a reflection of shared values: Do we support those who are struggling, or do we tell them to fend for themselves? Do we recognize that we all…
Statement by Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon (D-Burien), chairman of the House Environment committee, on President Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement:
“The Paris Agreement was an unprecedented coming together of nearly every nation in the world to commit to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through nationally-determined targets. It represents rare unanimity among…
Legislative update on special session from Joe and Eileen
Operating budget negotiations slowed by Republican refusal to negotiate The regular legislative session has come and gone, and we are now two and a half weeks into a special session…
Legislative update from Joe and Eileen
Heading into Special Session It has become clear that the legislature will need to go into overtime in order to get our work done this year. While making decisions about…
Legislative Update from Eileen and Joe
House Budget fully funds education and social services This week, the House Democrats released our budget for the 2017-2019 biennium, putting Washington families first. People across the state have asked…
MEDIA ADVISORY: Public hearing on Clean Energy Transition Act/HB 1646
Who: Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon, D-Burien, Chair of the House Environment Committee What: Public hearing on House Bill 1646 – the Clean Energy Transition Act When: Tuesday, March 14, at 1:30…
MEDIA ADVISORY: 34th District legislators to hold telephone town hall
Who: 34th Legislative District Delegation: State Representative Eileen Cody, State Representative Joe Fitzgibbon, and State Senator Sharon Nelson. What: Telephone town hall meeting. When: 6:00 – 7:00 PM on Wednesday,…
House Democrats pass education funding plan — What’s next?
As week seven of session ends, we want to update you all on the important work done to ensure we fully-fund education for our kids. The House of Representatives voted…
A quick update from your reps in the 34th as the 2017 session goes into full swing
Education Funding As we continue to work towards fully funding education, the House passed legislation that delays the “levy cliff” which you may have heard about in the news. The…