House Transportation Chair Judy Clibborn (D-Mercer Island) has issued the following statement in response to the newest transportation package proposal from Senators King and Hobbs: “I am encouraged by the…
Rep. Robinson’s Vaccine bill making headlines
Since Rep. Robinson introduced a bill to protect the health of our communities by addressing exemptions in our state’s vaccination laws, it has made many headlines across the state. It is…
Thursday, Feb 12
PRINT Associated Press Confusion, concern in Olympia about health-exchange budget (Hunter) Port shutdown looms as talks stall Boeing announces new work in S. Carolina State commission starts second probe…
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Bipartisan bill meshes education and mental health
OLYMPIA–Incorporating social and emotional learning into academic preparation is the focus of new legislation proposed by two Mercer Island lawmakers. The bills, sponsored by Sen. Steve Litzow and Rep. Tana…
Rep. Kagi’s YEAR Act moves out of committee
OLYMPIA– Today, the House Early Learning & Human Services (ELHS) Committee voted the Youth Equity and Reintegration Act (YEAR)out of committee – a big step forward for disadvantaged youth everywhere….