Things move a bit more quickly in the House of Representatives than in the Senate. We have twice as many members, we usually have more bills to consider, and we…
Distaste for Debate is Ominous Message from Senate
Read Rep. Tana Senn’s Op-Ed in the Seattle Times on the Gender Wage Gap
IT was 1943. Our country was at war, women were filling job openings left by departing soldiers, rotary dial telephones were the norm and a computer’s weight was measured in…
Rep. Orwall’s e-Newsletter for March 16, 2015
Dear Neighbors, Now that we’ve reached the House of Origin Cutoff, the House will be holding hearings on Senate bills and the Senate will hear House bills. I’m working hard…
Successful Town Hall!
Every year during the busy legislative session representatives head back to their home districts to host town hall gatherings. This past Saturday morning dedicated constituents of the 27th Legislative District…
Everett Herald op-ed: Legislation seeks to hold Boeing to deal
This weekend the Everett Herald ran pro & con op-ed pieces answering the question: Should Boeing tax breaks be revoked if jobs are cut? Taking the pro side is Rep. June…