Dear friends and neighbors, As your state lawmaker, I want to keep you informed about the work I’m doing even when the legislature is not in session. My priority is…
Behind the scenes: What I’m working on for the 29th District
Category: Melanie Morgan
Seeking your input: Office of Equity Task Force survey
Dear friends and neighbors, As a member of the governor’s Office of Equity Task Force, I am working together with Task Force members on drafting recommendations that will drive…
Back to school update from Rep. Melanie Morgan
Dear friends and neighbors, Summer is winding down, and a new school year is just around the corner. As students across the 29th Legislative District prepare to return to school,…
You are invited: Equity Task Force public comment period this Monday
Dear friends and neighbors, In June, I was appointed to the governor’s Office of Equity Task Force, which is charged with creating a plan for what a proposed Washington State…
Rep. Melanie Morgan appointed to governor’s equity task force
OLYMPIA – State Rep. Melanie Morgan (D-Parkland) was recently appointed to the newly-created Office of Equity Task Force by Acting Speaker of the House John Lovick. The task force was…
Rep. Melanie Morgan: The Life of a Freshman Legislator, part 6
Dear friends and neighbors, It has been a month since the gavel came down on the 2019 legislative session, and the governor has finished signing bills. We are now in…
State construction budget improves quality of life, opportunity for Pierce County’s most underserved communities
OLYMPIA—The new state construction budget – known as the capital budget (House Bill 1102) – passed by the legislature includes funding for Pierce County projects that will benefit some of…
Rep. Melanie Morgan: The Life of a Freshman Legislator, Part 5
Dear friends and neighbors, It is difficult to believe that the 2019 legislative session is coming to a close. My freshman experience has been an amazing whirlwind and I believe…
Morgan bill to help disabled veterans access in-state tuition clears Legislature
OLYMPIA – Veterans who are eligible for federal Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Services benefits will now also be eligible for in-state tuition at Washington’s public universities, colleges, and technical schools….
Rep. Melanie Morgan: The Life of a Freshman Legislator, part 4
Dear friends and neighbors, When I drive to Olympia from Tacoma and the capitol dome comes into view, I immediately feel a sense of awe. Seeing the massiveness of the…