It’s hard to believe the 2015 legislative session is in its final week. We are currently negotiating budgets and look forward to coming to a compromise with the Senate soon….
Budget Update and Thoughts on Teacher Compensation and Levy Reform
I write this on Tuesday April 21st. At this point I do not expect that the Legislature will agree on a budget before the regular session ends on Sunday April…
Tolling, Transportation & Local Projects: An Update From Rep. Senn
A Video Update: Tolling Problems And How We’re Fixing Them Recently a constituent emailed my office with a specific problem with how the Department of Transportation deals with fines…
Health care fixes and improvements from Rep. Riccelli head to governor’s desk
Healthy Children, Healthy Families initiative cornerstone of Spokane legislator’s service OLYMPIA – A long legislative session is coming to an end with some major victories in the field of health…
Inslee signs McBride bill to help firefighters
OLYMPIA – Last week, Rep. Joan McBride, D-Kirkland, a freshman legislator had her first bill, House Bill 1222, signed into law. It was fitting that McBride, the former mayor of…