An update from Kevin: The first week of legislative session Hello from Olympia! With the first week of the legislative session behind me, I wanted to reach out and update…
Takko and Blake inducted into Hunters Heritage Council Hall of Fame
Earlier this week, the Hunters Heritage Council inducted Sen. Dean Takko, D-Longview, and Rep. Brian Blake, D-Aberdeen, into the Hunters Heritage Council Hall of Fame. This recognition was presented to…
Bill will cap out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs
OLYMPIA – A bill introduced in the Washington State Legislature on Thursday will make it easier for people in Washington to afford costly prescription medications by capping the out-of-pocket expenses…
Let’s get back to work on bipartisan school-funding plan
Originally published in The News Tribune School is about to start after a long, hot summer. My two daughters are ready to begin junior high and high school. What isn’t…
Justice shouldn’t be denied to low-income citizens
The tidal wave of the great recession shrank the middle class and zapped the purchasing power of everyday Americans. People are working longer hours than ever before, but they’re still one emergency away from not being able to pay rent or buy the prescription medicines they need. One of the toughest and most expensive emergencies is a legal problem. These days, legal bills are astronomical, and can be a stretch even for people with high salaries. Imagine being hit with nine legal problems a year. Every year. That statistic is no exaggeration.