Addressing health insurance costs & opioid use disorder Since Republicans in the OTHER Washington aren’t letting up on trying to take away health care for millions of Americans, we’re looking…
“The public is ready for meaningful action on addressing carbon pollution. The Legislature has been working on this issue for many years, but every year our state doesn’t act is…
Who: Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon, D-Burien, Chair of the House Environment committee What: Public hearing on House Bill 2338, which would establish a Clean Fuels Program, also known as a low…
Approaches to Gun Safety in the Legislature Like many of you, we are horrified by recent mass shootings around the country that have claimed so many innocent lives. Whether in…
“I congratulate Puget Sound Energy, the Sierra Club, and the other signatories to today’s multiparty settlement for taking a big step toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions and fighting climate change. This…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
