The House Appropriations committee is planning to hear two bills Today, (Jan. 26, 2015): HB 1258 – Concerning court review of detention decisions under the involuntary treatment act. This is…
Advice from 4th Graders – Week 1

I recently spent a fair amount of time working with Linda Myrick’s 4th grade class at Somerset. After my visit they sent me a stack of cards with advice on…
HDC Hot Sheet: Week 3
Good afternoon – It’ll be another busy week in the House for Week 3. Joel’s Law, $12 minimum wage, paid sick & safe leave, breakfast after the bell, the Early…
Continuing Dr. King’s march for equality and opportunity

The House honored Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. earlier this week. More than half a century ago, Dr. King struck the conscious of America with a powerful message: separate is…
State budget battles and Cougar culture in Seattle at Civic Cocktail, Feb. 4
SEATTLE CHANNEL FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 22, 2015 Contact: Lori Patrick, Seattle Channel Communications (206) 733-9764, lori.patrick@seattle.gov State budget battles and Cougar culture in Seattle at Civic Cocktail, Feb. 4…