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Latest news from Rep. Drew Hansen — April 18, 2013 | April 23, 2013

Hello! This week marked the deadline for bills (other than budget bills) to make it through the Legislature, so I’m writing to give you a quick update what I’ve been… READ MORE

Boost for computer-science education gets green light in Senate | April 17, 2013

High-school students would gain an added incentive to take computer-science courses and prepare for 21st-century jobs under a bill by Rep. Drew Hansen that won overwhelming bipartisan approval Tuesday in… READ MORE

Rep. Hansen’s bills to boost jobs beat House deadline | March 14, 2013

The state’s job market would gain strength for the future under five bills by Rep. Drew Hansen that beat Wednesday’s deadline for House approval. The House voted 98-0 Wednesday for… READ MORE

House gives Hansen’s bills — and jobs — a boost | March 9, 2013

The state’s job market would gain strength for the future under four bills by Rep. Drew Hansen that cleared the state House this past week. “There are signs we’re rebounding… READ MORE

House advances environmental, natural resource legislation | March 7, 2013

Protecting our state’s quality of life is the overarching theme of several environmental and natural resource-related measures championed by House Democrats. The House has advanced a package of bills protecting… READ MORE

House passes legislation to improve health care access, efficiency | March 5, 2013

In coming years, Washington state’s health care providers will see an influx of new patients through both the expansion of the Medicaid program and the establishment of Washington Healthplanfinder –… READ MORE

Hansen job bills advance in House | February 26, 2013

A half-dozen measures likely to brighten the state’s employment picture have cleared their first big hurdle to legislative approval with the active support of their sponsor, Rep. Drew Hansen, D-Bainbridge… READ MORE

Hansen bill on derelict ships gets green light | February 14, 2013

A plan for keeping the state’s economically critical waterways free of rusting, sinking hulks won approval today from a state House committee. “This bill gets abandoned boats out of our… READ MORE

Derelict ships, boats to come under tighter control | January 30, 2013

The widespread problem of derelict and abandoned boats and ships would be tackled with strengthened controls and more money, under a bill heard Tuesday by a state House committee. The… READ MORE

Computer science education gets boost under Hansen proposal | January 28, 2013

Computer science courses would be strengthened and improved in schools statewide under a bill introduced in the House Monday by Rep. Drew Hansen, D-Bainbridge Island.  “We have employers like Avalara,… READ MORE

Rep. Hansen: Dr. King’s life and message inspire us still | January 21, 2013

In recognition of the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr., Rep. Hansen wrote the following article for crosscut.com. He also gave a speech on the House floor as part of… READ MORE

Hansen to serve as vice chair of Judiciary Committee | December 10, 2012

Rep. Drew Hansen of Bainbridge Island has been named vice chair of the influential House Judiciary Committee in the 2013 Legislature by the Democratic majority. Hansen, a practicing attorney in… READ MORE

Ferries get boost in transportation budget | March 11, 2012

Democratic legislators succeed in efforts on new boat, Colman Dock, Kingston OLYMPIA – The transportation budget approved late Thursday night by the Legislature buoys prospects for maintaining ferry service between… READ MORE

House budget keeps passenger ferries at Colman Dock | February 27, 2012

Olympia – A group of Puget Sound lawmakers is looking to ensure passenger-only ferries continue operating in the Puget Sound. Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon (D-Burien) is working with Rep. Drew Hansen… READ MORE

Navy Day Remarks | February 22, 2012

Rep. Hansen’s floor speech on SHB 2503 giving veterans and National Guard members early course registration so they can train for new careers | February 11, 2012

Rep. Hansen’s floor speech on SHB 2747 improving job training for firefighters at Fire Service Academies | February 11, 2012

Career Pathways Act, expanding career guidance in middle school and high school | February 11, 2012

Rep. Hansen’s floor speech on HB 2502 removing a tax barrier to create jobs | February 10, 2012

Rep. Hansen supports marriage equality in a speech on the House floor | February 8, 2012

Rep. Hansen honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in his first speech on the House floor | January 16, 2012