We are just a few days away from the end of this short legislative session and there is a lot to report on. Prioritizing help for the mentally-ill and their…
An Update from Representative Marcus Riccelli
Riccelli Bills Go to the Governor With just a few days left of the 2014 session, I am working hard to advance our community’s shared values of healthy families, economic security,…
Restoring opportunity for all Washington’s children
Imagine you are 16 years old… It’s summertime, it’s late, and you are hanging out with your friends at a park. One of them breaks out a bottle of vodka…
Legislature passes bipartisan bill to protect foster children
Just under the House deadline last Friday at 5pm, in a unanimous vote, the House passed SB 6126, providing Washington’s foster children with attorneys. In most states all foster children…
Rep. Jim Moeller laments lack of CRC funding in Oregon budget
From The Columbian: “The Oregon Legislature adjourned Friday without any action on the proposed Interstate 5 Bridge replacement, prompting state leaders to say they’ll close down the controversial megaproject this…