Dear Neighbors, The second week of the 2013 legislative session began on Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday, and legislators honored the slain civil rights leader with a resolution on the…
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Carlyle, Orwall, Walsh: Repeal death penalty
Statement from Reps. Reuven Carlyle (D-Seattle), Tina Orwall (D-Des Moines) and Maureen Walsh (R-Walla Walla) on House Bill 1504 (eliminating death penalty) “At a time when our state is striving…
Six STEM Lighthouse Schools and One District receive funds
The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction announced today that six schools and an entire school district were awarded $19,000 in grants and will serve as Science, Technology, Engineering…
Rep. Tina Orwall’s E-Newsletter for January 21, 2013
Dear Neighbors, On Monday, January 14, the 2013 legislative session kicked off in Olympia with opening day ceremonies and the swearing-in of all members of the House of Representatives. It…
Full House elects Orwall Deputy Speaker Pro Tempore
A few weeks ago, Rep. Tina Orwall was selected Deputy Speaker Pro Tempore-designate by her fellow Democratic Caucus. As required by House rules, she was officially confirmed Deputy Speaker Pro…
House Democrats round out leadership team
The House Democratic Caucus elected the remaining members of their leadership team today. Adding to the positions previously elected are: – Jim Moeller (Vancouver): Speaker pro tem-designate – Tina Orwall…
Orwall to receive NAMI’s Legislator of the Year Award
OLYMPIA—Tomorrow, June 30th at noon, in a special “Thank you Luncheon” at FARESTART (700 Virginia Avenue, Seattle), Rep. Tina Orwall will be recognized as Legislator of the Year by the…
New Washington law requires suicide prevention training
OLYMPIA—Washington will become the first state in the nation to require mental health professionals and other frontline care providers to receive training in suicide assessment, treatment and management starting June…
Rep. Orwall’s May 10/2012 e-memo
Dear Neighbors, I wanted to let you know that because this is an election year my communications with you are restricted, and so this is the last electronic communication…
Rep. Orwall’s May 7/2012 e-memo
Dear Neighbors, It’s great to be back in district and meeting with constituents and others on issues of importance to our community! End of Session report To read my End…