You may have heard stories from your grandparents about how they used to walk 15 miles in the snow—uphill both ways—to get to school. (Eileen remembers these long treks herself!)…
Category: Joe Fitzgibbon
Funding our kids first
Why we must fund KIDS first Last week we told you about a little boy named Theo who will grow up in a world shaped by climate change. This…
Delaying action on climate change is not an option
Let us tell you about a boy named Theo. Theo was born in 2014, the hottest year on record since accurate record-keeping began. In a world shaped by climate change,…
Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon’s statement on HB 1314; a measure to combat the harmful damage of global warming
“Running away from tough problems only makes them worse. In Washington, we confront problems, we don’t run from them. The negative economic impacts of climate change are here and we…
How much will your next ER visit cost
Are you confident you’re paying a fair price for your health care?Probably not. Think about the last time you went to the emergency room. What was going through your head?…
In case you haven’t heard – the state has a budget problem
In this week’s e-newsletter we are talking about the challenges and options for the 2015-2017 state budget. After you read through our thoughts, we would welcome your comments on how…
Pass a bill in 8 simple steps.
How to pass a bill in 8 simple* steps *as if it were that easy!Have you ever had an idea for a new law or wondered what it would take…
Carbon Pollution Accountability Act a “huge piece of the puzzle”
OLYMPIA – Bills introduced by Sen. Kevin Ranker (D-Orcas Island) and Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon (D-Burien) on Friday will require the state’s major polluters to pay for producing carbon pollution. “This…
Joe Fitzgibbon – Talking Transit
What would the 34th district look like if bus service suddenly vanished? Take a minute to imagine what changes our community would undergo. Seniors would no longer be able to…
Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon’s statement on new EPA carbon reduction rules
“The Environmental Protection Agency announced Monday that it will seek to cut greenhouse gas emissions from existing power plants 30 percent by 2030. It is the most ambitious effort by…