OLYMPIA – On Wednesday, lawmakers in Olympia passed legislation to make religious faith practice more inclusive for people in state custody. Currently, chaplains serve the religious needs for all people…
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Resolutions Introduced in 3 States to Designate 2019 as International Year of the Salmon
JUNEAU – State representatives from three states are introducing resolutions and a joint memorial this week to recognize 2019 as International Year of the Salmon. By declaring this year International…
The license plate for stewardship passes state legislature
The special license plate legislation has passed both chambers of the Legislature by overwhelming margins. Senate Bill 5919 and House Bill 1996 dedicate the sale of the specialty license plate,…
Fantastic Friday
Happy Fantastic Friday! It has been another exciting week representing our beautiful 40th Legislative District in Olympia. Here is what we have been up to. House Democrats’ budget helps our struggling…
Fantastic Friday
Happy Fantastic Friday! This week House Democrats rolled out our three budget proposals (operating, capital and transportation) and revenue plan for the next two years. Our plan strongly reflects our…
Prevention Coalition’s youth team travels to Olympia
Rock Solid Youth Prevention Team represented the San Juan Island Prevention Coalition and our community at the annual Prevention Policy Day in Olympia this February. This advocacy effort is organized…
Fantastic Friday
Happy Fantastic Friday! It has been a busy week in our state Capitol as we finished debating on the House floor. Here is what we have been up to since…
We are running out of time to protect the orca
LA CONNER WEEKLY, GUEST EDITORIAL – During the summer of 2018 the world watched as a mother orca swam 1,000 miles with her dead calf draped across her back. For…
House Democrats approve Inslee’s public health plan, Cascade Care
OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee’s proposal for a limited public health care option has cleared the state House of Representatives, advancing what he has called the most practical option for…
Spokesman Review: Native American voting assistance passes Legislature
OLYMPIA – Some unique challenges tribal members face in voting could be removed under a bill that received final approval in the Legislature on Friday. If signed by Gov. Jay…