Air quality study One important achievement this year was securing $250,000 in the state operating budget for a study to determine noise, vibration, and air quality issues in our area….
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Rep. Orwall to co-chair national Military and Veterans Task Force
Earlier this month, the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), a bipartisan organization that provides research, technical assistance and opportunities for policymakers to exchange ideas on the most pressing state…
Gang prevention funding included in new state budget to improve public safety
With a rise in violent gang activity in South King County over the last year, state lawmakers sought and secured funding in the new state budget to help prevent street…
Rep. Orwall’s 7/7/17 update: Operating Budget & Education Funding / Air Quality Study / Paid Family Leave
Operating Budget & Education Funding As you know, last week we averted a government shutdown by finally passing the operating budget in the nick of time. I’m pleased that a…
Orwall and Pellicciotti get funding for Sea-Tac air quality study
Sea-Tac Airport is one of the fastest growing airports in the nation with 3.4 million more passengers last year than in 2015. With the highest total annual number of arrivals…
Rep. Orwall’s 4/21/17 Update: Special Session / Update on my bills / Sound Transit
Special Session The legislature will adjourn (Sine Die) on April 23rd. It has become clear that the legislature will need to go into overtime in order to get our work…
Rep. Orwall’s 4/19/17 Update: Transportation / Air Quality / Suicide Prevention / Helping Service Members and Veterans
Transportation Budget Last week the House passed a bipartisan transportation budget that will allocate approximately $8.7 billion in much needed funding to Washington state’s transportation network. The construction portion of…
Legislature passes bill to protect human trafficking victims
OLYMPIA — An important protection for victims of human trafficking was passed unanimously by both chambers and is headed to the governor’s desk. The measure, which was requested by Attorney…
Student Loan Transparency Act to become law
Earlier today, the Senate unanimously concurred with the House of Representatives to pass a bipartisan measure that will help students better understand what they’re getting into when they take out…
Rep. Orwall’s 4/11/2017 Legislative Update: Capital Budget / Free Park Days / Update on My Bills
Capital Budget The state capital budget pays for construction projects such as school buildings, mental health facilities, and state park improvements. Last week, the House proposed a bipartisan capital budget…