We as Democrats are working hard during these budget negotiations to provide dependable funding for the basic needs of the state for today and the future. Gimmicks, smoke and mirrors…
The Reality of Life Conflicts with Budgeting Myths
Friday, June 12
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A consequence of the personal belief vaccine exemption
Recent reports show that nearly 11 percent of kindergarteners in Washington do not have up to date vaccination records on file with their schools. In this KOMO News report, Rep….
House approves test reform bill that would give 2,000 high school seniors the diplomas they’ve earned
The following is a joint statement from Rep. Chris Reykdal (D-Tumwater) and Rep. David Taylor (R-Moxee) on the passage of HB 2214 – high school assessment reform. “The House again…
Longview family illustrates challenges of making do on minimum-wage income
A recent article in The Daily News follows a family for one-month as they try to scrape by making minimum wage. A portion of the article is reprinted below. The entire…