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Rep. Kristine Lytton’s Special Session Update
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Week 3 of special session is coming to a close and there has been a lot of discussion about higher education funding. Since the recession, funding…
Measure to test all rape kits signed into law today
This morning, Governor Jay Inslee signed into law a measure sponsored by Rep. Tina Orwall to test all rape kits. Under House Bill 1068, law enforcement must submit a request for…
Governor signs Farrell’s Oil Transportation Safety Act
OLYMPIA – Governor Inslee signed the Oil Transportation Safety Act today. The bill, HB 1449, sponsored by Rep. Jessyn Farrell, gives first responders advance notice of oil shipments in order…
Reykdal: Teachers and state employees deserve raise before lawmakers
OLYMPIA – State Representative Chris Reykdal (D-Tumwater) announced that he will donate to charity any cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) provided to Legislators in excess of the COLA provided to teachers, state…