Legislative News from Representative Jessyn Farrell (D-Seattle, 46th LD) February 3, 2016 Statement from Rep. Jessyn Farrell on passage of bill to obstruct worker rights OLYMPIA – Rep. Jessyn Farrell has…
State House approves equal pay legislation
OLYMPIA – Washington State took a major step toward pay equity today with the passage of the Equal Pay Opportunity Act. HB 1646, sponsored by Rep. Tana Senn (D-Mercer Island),…
Washington’s food assistance program gets a performance bonus
Legislative News from Representative Ruth Kagi (D-Seattle) February 3, 2016 Washington’s food assistance program gets a performance bonus OLYMPIA – Washington received a letter of congratulations and a $2.4 million…
Rep. Walkinshaw’s comments on the Free to Finish College program.
“We absolutely need innovation to make higher education accessible to all Washingtonians. We also know that too many low and middle-income students in our state begin down a path for…
Rep. Hansen proposes Free to Finish College program
OLYMPIA – Chair of the House Higher Education Committee, Rep. Drew Hansen (D-Bainbridge Island), has proposed the Free to Finish College plan. “We have a lot of students who had…