OLYMPIA – A bill to increase the statewide minimum wage to $12/hour in four years was not brought up for a vote in the Republican-controlled Senate Committee on Commerce &…
Legislative Update from Rep. Fey – Budget Week
After years of budget cuts and tough economic times, I am very pleased to be able to support the budget proposed by the House Democrats today which aligns with our…
As Seen on TV(W)
We’re fortunate here in Washington to have almost universal access to TVW, often described as our state’s version of C-SPAN. TVW offers wall-to-wall coverage of the Legislature, and produces…
Senate Republican budget proposal already $45 million in the red
OLYMPIA – If something sounds too good to be true, it usually is. As is the case this week with the Senate Republican’s supposed “balanced” budget. Less than 24 hours…
Statement from Rep. Laurie Jinkins on middle class prosperity
“Coming down with the cold shouldn’t cost you’re your job. If you work full time, you should be able to pay your own way. Women should receive equal pay for…