A treatment-oriented approach to reducing domestic violence Domestic abusers subject their victims to a cycle of abuse, and recent research has shown that the current system isn’t doing enough to…
Category: Roger Goodman
Addressing Climate Change & Behavioral Health
Climate bills are moving through the House The science is clear: climate change poses significant risks to our economy, our health, and our quality of life. The most recent National…
Video Update: Expanding Access to Early Childhood Education
All kids deserve the opportunity to succeed, but not all kids have access to the programs they need to build a foundation for success. Children who attend high-quality early childhood…
Legislative Code of Conduct, Dr. King’s Legacy, & School Safety
Cleaning up our own house is priority number one The Washington State House of Representatives took its first vote of the year on January 24, on a measure that aims…
Video Update: Reaching Consensus on Police Use of Deadly Force
Last fall, voters approved Initiative 940, which updates Washington’s statute on police use of deadly force. While I-940 was a great step forward in repairing the trust between the public…
House passes legislation to strengthen and clarify Initiative 940
OLYMPIA – Earlier today, the House of Representatives approved legislation to clarify and strengthen the language of Initiative 940, which updated Washington’s statute on police use of deadly force. House…
The 2019 Legislative Session has begun
Dear Friends and Neighbors, This week marks the beginning of the 2019 legislative session, and I am honored to be back in Olympia as your 45th Legislative District representative. Each…
MEDIA ADVISORY: Public hearing on House Bill 1064, strengthening and clarifying Initiative 940
Who: Rep. Roger Goodman, D-Kirkland, Chair of the House Public Safety Committee What: House Public Safety Committee public hearing on House Bill 1064 When: Monday, January 14, at 1:30 p.m. Where:…
Rep. Goodman’s 2018 Session Wrap-Up
After years of gridlock and overtime sessions, the 2018 legislative session not only ended on time, but also saw the passage of several landmark pieces of legislation. Below, you’ll find…
2018 End of Session Newsletter from the 45th District State Representatives
Click here to read the 45th LD state representatives’ end of session newsletter for the 2018 legislative session.