After a work session last week on the I-405 Express Toll Lanes that featured tough questions and calls for swift action, House Democrats are pleased to announce a series of…
Update from Olympia – Moving Forward on Education
Greetings from Olympia! As we enter week 4 of the 2016 legislative session, I wanted to update you on what I’ve been working on this year. With my House Democratic…
Washington Promise to be heard in House Higher Education Committee
MEDIA ADVISORY Who: Representative Gerry Pollet (D-Seattle) What: The Washington Promise (a bill to provide tuition free community college) will receive a public hearing in the House Higher Education Committee….
Budget committee hears from 13-year-old girl, passes ABLE Act 29-3
OLYMPIA—A little girl with purple hair changed their minds. Emma Patterson sat in front of lawmakers and cameras, in a meeting of the most powerful committee in the House—Appropriations—to talk…
House Finance Chair Lytton looks to simplify business taxes and licensing
OLYMPIA – House Finance Chair Rep. Kristine Lytton (D – Anacortes) wants to make it easier for Washington businesses to file their B&O taxes. Today the Finance Committee will hear…